noun
syncopation
A musical term referring to the displacement of the regular metrical accent, creating a rhythmic surprise. Used in both classical and popular music contexts.
この曲のシンコペーションがとてもかっこいい。
The syncopation in this song is really cool.
ジャズではシンコペーションが重要な要素だ。
Syncopation is an important element in jazz.
Borrowed from English 'syncopation'.