1530s, "contraction of a word by omission of middle sounds," from Medieval Latin syncopationem (nominative syncopatio) "a shortening or contraction," from past participle stem of syncopare "to shorten," also "to faint away, to swoon," from Late Latin syncope (see syncope). Musical sense is attested from 1590s.
双语例句
1. There was some nice syncopation and it had a good swing to it.
其中有些动听的切分音，而且节奏也很优美。
来自柯林斯例句
2. This produces an effect called syncopation -- another characteristic of jazz.
这便产生了切分音的效果.这种切分音是爵土音乐的另一个特征.
来自英汉非文学 - 百科语料821
3. Notice syncopation in the second phrase where the accent falls after the first beat.
注意第二乐句中的切分音,重音在第一拍之后出现.
来自辞典例句
4. Of course syncopation and blues are only part of the jazz picture.
当然,切分音和蓝调只是爵士的一部分.
来自互联网
5. This produces an effect called syncopation another characteristic of Jazz.
