Associations to the word «Ragtime»

Wiktionary

RAGTIME, noun. (music genre) (uncountable) A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment.
RAGTIME, noun. (music) (countable) A piece of music in this style.

Dictionary definition

RAGTIME, noun. Music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano).

Wise words

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