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with prominent syncopation

English translation: heavy, distinct syncopation

08:58 Jun 25, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Music
English term or phrase: with prominent syncopation
Sancocho ’E Mapale by D Marulanda
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Instrumental interlude.
Total of 16 bars. The first eight bars with predominance of melodic instruments elaborating on the motives of the voice and ending each phrase ***with prominent syncopation***. The second eight bars are exclusively based on apparent percussion improvisation.
Ana Juliá
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Local time: 09:21
Selected answer:heavy, distinct syncopation
Explanation:
"syncopation" is the playing of a melody with unequal note values. A "galloping" melody, for example, is syncopated.
The wiki entry is somewhat scholarly, but should give you an idea of what the term means.
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heavy, distinct syncopation


Explanation:
"syncopation" is the playing of a melody with unequal note values. A "galloping" melody, for example, is syncopated.
The wiki entry is somewhat scholarly, but should give you an idea of what the term means.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncopation
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