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   ragtime

   /ˈraɡtʌɪm/

   noun

   • 1. a kind of music evolved by black American musicians in the 1890s and played especially on the piano, characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment: "ragtime piano classics"

   adjective

   • 1. disorderly; disreputable: informal, dated "a ragtime army"

   Word Origin probably from rag4 (from the syncopation) + time.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RagtimeRagtime - Wikipedia

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   Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, is a musical style that had its peak from the 1890s to 1910s. Its cardinal trait is its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm. Ragtime was popularized during the early 20th century by composers such as Scott Joplin, James Scott and Joseph Lamb.

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4. www.britannica.com › art › ragtimeRagtime | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 5, 2024 · Ragtime is a musical style that combines syncopated rhythms, European influences, and African American elements. It was popular from 1899 to 1917 and influenced jazz. Learn more about its history, composers, and revivals.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

5. www.classical-music.com › what-is-ragtimeWhat is Ragtime? - Classical Music

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   What is Ragtime? - Classical Music

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7. www.youtube.com › watchWhat Is Ragtime? - YouTube

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   Sep 22, 2014 · The pianist and scholar Terry Waldo takes you through the history and styles of Ragtime in this Jazz Academy video! Find out what made Ragtime a truly unique...

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   • Author: Jazz at Lincoln Center's JAZZ ACADEMY

8. www.masterclass.com › articles › ragtime-music-explainedA Guide to Ragtime: What Is Ragtime Music? - 2024 - MasterClass

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   Jul 8, 2021 · Ragtime music, a precursor to jazz, is a jaunty, syncopated form of American popular music that thrived in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

9. www.loc.gov › item › ihasHistory of Ragtime | Library of Congress

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   Ragtime -- A genre of musical composition for the piano, generally in duple meter and containing a highly syncopated treble lead over a rhythmically steady bass. A ragtime composition is usually composed three or four contrasting sections or strains, each one being 16 or 32 measures in length.

10. balladofamerica.org › ragtimeRagtime: About the Genre - Ballad of America

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    Learn about the history, characteristics, and influence of ragtime, a popular form of music in the United States from 1897 to 1917. Ragtime emerged from African American folk traditions and incorporated both African and European elements, featuring syncopated rhythms and improvisation.