Difference between Syncopated and Rhythmic

What is the difference between Syncopated and Rhythmic?

Syncopated as an adjective is of a word, shortened by syncope while Rhythmic as an adjective is of or relating to rhythm.

Syncopated

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of a word, shortened by syncope of a rhythm, modified by syncopation

Rhythmic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or relating to rhythm.Characterized by rhythm.Written in verse, especially rhyming verse.With regular, repetitive motion or sound.

Example sentence: Banjos are used in Celtic, English folk music and obviously American music. But not that much in pop music. But it's more versatile than people realise it to be. It's a beautiful instrument, very rhythmic and melodic. You can do anything with it.

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