There are no breaks, no fills, little syncopation, and the beats rarely drop out. |
The harmonies become slightly more astringent, and one hears a new fascination with cross-rhythms and syncopation. |
It is in a comfortable key with limited chromaticism, employs only basic syncopation and has frequent rests. |
It's written in a kind of pastiche nineteenth-century style, complete with faux-Spanish exotic syncopations, melody and harmony. |
Over and over again the song was played until the syncopations of her voice induced a sort of trance. |
The metronome serves as an invaluable tool for making sure the inner pulse is steady, especially after syncopations and unexpected rests. |