If we were to change that melody to this one it would then be syncopated. It does not have a note on either of the two main “on” beats at all, and places most of the emphasis melodically and rhythmically on quaver “off” beats in between the 4 main beats. A good example of a song with a predominately syncopated rhythm is “Orinoco Flow” by Enya.

Here are just a few examples of syncopation across genres: Pop: Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic Rock: Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir, Muse’s Uprising Metal: Metallica’s Enter Sandman, Slayer’s Raining Blood Funk: Parliament’s Flash Light, Prince’s Kiss Hip-hop: Kendrick Lamar’s DNA., Snoop Dogg’s Drop It Like It’s Hot

For example, if you conduct or tap the counting pulse while listening to a song, several notes in a row that are articulated between your taps or conducted beats, with no notes articulated simultaneously with the counting pulse, indicate syncopation.