Ragtime

usgb/ˈræɡtaɪm/
noun

A type of music with a lively rhythm that particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The piano player at the bar played ragtime music all night.
Visual representation of "ragtime" - A type of music with a lively rhythm that particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Often appears as...

  • play ragtime
  • ragtime music
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Historical Music

Ragtime developed in African American communities, reflecting cultural history, not just a music style.

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That ragtime tune conjures up images of early 1900s America.
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Jazzy Origins

Ragtime is a predecessor of jazz, so its rhythm is complex, emphasizing syncopation and off-beat rhythms.

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Ragtime's syncopated beat influenced many later jazz musicians.
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Piano-centric

Ragtime is primarily played on the piano, so its mention often implies a piano performance.

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The festival's highlight was an outdoor ragtime piano concert.
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