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

Step-by-step explanation:

I just answered this question in one of my lessons and go it correct. Trust me the other person's answer is half correct. If you use these two statements for syncopation you'll get the answer right as well.

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"

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