syncopate

verbs

omit a sound or letter in a word

"syncopate a word"

syncopate

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is a type of (narrower)

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

"He shortened his trip due to illness"

modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat

syncopate

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domain category

(music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)

is a type of (narrower)

make less severe or harsh or extreme

"please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"