👉 Syncopism is a musical technique that involves using a high-pitched, off-beat frequency in harmony to create a sense of dissonance and tension. This technique was originally used by composers such as George Gershwin and Duke Ellington for their jazz compositions. In the context of music, syncopation refers to the use of rhythmic patterns (such as quarter notes or half steps) to emphasize certain melodic lines in a piece. The term "syncopism" is often
