- syn·co·pat·ed
- /ˈsıŋkəˌpeıtəd/ adjof music : of, relating to, or having a rhythm that stresses the weak beats instead of the strong beats
syncopated beats
a syncopated melody/rhythm
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syn|co|pat|ed — «SIHNG kuh PAY tihd», adjective. 1. Music. characterized by syncopation: »a syncopated style, syncopated rhythm. 2. Gmmar. contracted by omission of one or more syllables or sounds in the middle. 3. Figurative. cut short; abbreviated … Useful english dictionary
syn|co|pate — «SIHNG kuh payt», transitive verb, pat|ed, pat|ing. 1. Music. a) to begin (a tone) on an unaccented beat and hold it into an accented one. b) to shift (accents) to regularly unaccented beats. c) to introduce syncopation into (a passage) … Useful english dictionary
pat|tern — «PAT uhrn», noun, verb. –n. 1. an arrangement of forms and colors; design: »the patterns of wallpaper, rugs, cloth, and jewelry; a pattern of polka dots. SYNONYM(S): motif. 2. a model or guide for something to be made: »Mother used a paper… … Useful english dictionary
pat — I 1. verb Brian patted her on the shoulder Syn: tap, slap lightly, clap, touch 2. noun 1) a pat on the cheek Syn: tap, light blow, clap, touch 2) a pat of butter Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
pat — [[t]pæ̱t[/t]] pats, patting, patted 1) VERB If you pat something or someone, you tap them lightly, usually with your hand held flat. [V n on n] Don t you worry about any of this, she said patting me on the knee... [V n] The landlady patted her… … English dictionary
pat — pat1 /pat/, v., patted, patting, n. v.t. 1. to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms. 2. to stroke or tap gently… … Universalium
pat on the back — Lenny s fellow students were eager to pat him on the back for his amazing test scores Syn: congratulate, praise, take one s hat off to; commend, compliment, applaud, acclaim … Thesaurus of popular words
pat — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. caress, stroke; rap, tap; strike, beat, smack; patty. See endearment, impulse, density. adj. apt, suitable, ready, appropriate, fitting; timely, fortuitous. See agreement. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To… … English dictionary for students
pat — verb & noun Syn: tap, clap, touch, stroke … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
down pat — adjective Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood. Shes got that Indian wrestlin down pat, an shes built for it. Syn: off pat … Wiktionary
