What is a syncopated rythmn?

Answer 1

If the rhythm is '1 2 3 4', an onbeat rhythm will have the accent on '1 2 3 4'. However, in music there is '1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &', the &'s represent upbeats, where they are generally not accented in a onbeat rhythm.

In offbeat rhythms, the '1 2 3 4' may be replaced with rests or the upbeats are the ones with the accents.

Answer 2

• An offbeat is a beat that is unusual.
• It is something that is different from the rest of the musical phrase. x