Syncopates refer to the process of shifting the emphasis of a beat or musical rhythm from its expected strong beat to a weak beat. The antonyms of syncopates are related to maintaining a regular and predictable rhythm. These include "regular," "even," "consistent," "straightforward," and "unvarying," which suggest a predictable and repetitive pattern. Opposite words like "steady" and "uniform" imply that there is no shift in rhythm or emphasis, while "constant" and "fixed" depict something that is unchanged or unmoved. These antonyms for syncopates are all about keeping a steady, consistent beat, unlike syncopation in music that intentionally disrupts the regular rhythm for a different effect.