Ragtime
Musical style
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... Wikipedia
Derivative forms: Stride; novelty piano; jazz; honky tonk; classic rag
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