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syncopation (n.)
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.
updated on January 07, 2014
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Definitions of syncopation from WordNet
Dictionary entries near syncopation
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