<em>Syncopation</em> "is the technique of placing the accent on a normally weak beat" <em>and</em> "is characterized by a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea"
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The spread<span> of </span>Christianity<span> was made a lot easier by the efficiency of the </span>Roman Empire<span>, but its principles </span>were<span> sometimes misunderstood and membership of the sect could be dangerous. Although Jesus had died, his message had not. Word of his teachings </span>spread<span> to Jewish communities across the </span>empire<span>.</span>