syncopate

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Less, however, has been said of how Mr. Osborne, whose syncopated, lyrical playing was inspired by the jazz-derived solos of old-time fiddlers, broke new ground as a mandolinist.

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As Sheeran’s lawyers said repeatedly, what the singer was accused of copying included a stock chord progression and syncopated rhythmic pattern.

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The syncopated beat is steady, yet she knows the sentiment is widely shared.

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A walking bass line, and then a swinging jazz trio, give Belafonte a backdrop for brash, syncopated, trumpet-like phrasing.

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He gave the proper sternness to Eastman’s thick systems of melody, strewn between the hands in syncopated passages.

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