Meaning of the word ragtime in English
What does ragtime mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ragtime
US /ˈræɡ.taɪm/
UK /ˈræɡ.taɪm/
Noun
a type of music popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment
Example:
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Scott Joplin was a famous composer of ragtime music.
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The band played some lively ragtime tunes.