Ragtime (Noun)
Meaning
Music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The jazz pianist was known for her expertise in playing ragtime classics like "The Entertainer".
- Ragtime music was a huge influence on the development of jazz in the early 20th century.
- Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" is considered one of the most iconic examples of ragtime.
- The composer's use of complex harmonies and rhythms added a new level of sophistication to the traditional ragtime style.
- Ragtime's unique blend of African-American musical traditions and European classical music made it a unique sound of its time.