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Syncopation is a musical term directly associated with rhythm. In short, syncopation is where rhythms tend to fall on and utilise the off-beat, rather than landing on the stronger on-beats. This ...

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The title “Syncopation” refers to the musical technique of emphasizing weak beats to create variations and tension in rhythm.