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syncopation

syn.co.pa.tion \.sin-k*-'pa--sh*n, .sin-\ \'sin-k*-.pa-t-iv, 'sin-\ n 1: a 
   temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused  
   typically by stressing the weak beat 2: a syncopated rhythm, passage, or 
   dance step  - syn.co.pa.tive aj