Original: Syncopation is used in many musical styles, and is fundamental in Afrocuban derived styles such as funk, ska, reggae, ragtime, rap, jump blues, progressive electronic dance music, progressive rock, extreme metal, jazz, breakbeat, drum'n' bass and dubstep.
Simplified: Syncopation is used in many musical styles, and is fundamental in black-influenced styles such as Cuban music, funk, ska, reggae, ragtime, rap, jump blues, progressive rock, extreme metal, jazz, breakbeat, drumnbass and dubstep.