definition of
syncopation

[1] #1 syncopation n. [syncope] (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in 'fo'c'sle' for 'forecastle'). wn

[2] #2 syncopation n. a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat. wn

[3] #3 syncopation n. music (especially dance music) that has a syncopated rhythm. wn