Question

Select all that apply.

Syncopation _____.
-is characteristic of classical ragtime music
-is the technique of placing the accent on a normally weak beat
-is characteristic of the impressionist movement
-is characterized by a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea

Answer 1

Syncopation:

• is characteristic of classical ragtime music
• is the technique of placing the accent on a normally weak beat

Step-by-step explanation:

I answered this correctly in the lesson I've done today. I haven't helped a lot of people like the other person, but I promise you if you use these two statements on the question that is given to you, you will get it right.

Answer 2

Syncopation "is the technique of placing the accent on a normally weak beat" and "is characterized by a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea", since these syncopations tend to "catch" the ear more frequently since they are less expected.