syncopism

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noun

The use of syncopation in music.

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Meanings

nounsyncopism (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableThe use of syncopation in music.

    Real syncopism is unknown in genuine African music, and beautiful cross rhythms are rarely found in the best jazz music.

    1962, African Ecclesiastical Review, volume 4, page 324
  2. rareuncountableThe shortening of a name, or creation of a pseudonym, by removing certain letters.
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