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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

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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"

I hope this helps you

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All I know is that syncopation is the technique of placing an accent on a normally weak beat. I have been in band for 3 years now and I am pretty sure it is the second one.
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