A. an unexpected accent note..It occurs where there is stress placed between two beats or an offbeat
note
B.playing notes in a steady pattern.
C. a place where music is made.
.D. an extra beat in a measure.
Definition of syncopation. 1 : a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat. 2 : a syncopated rhythm, passage, or dance step.