RAGTIME

Ragtime definition:
music characterized by a syncopated melodic line

Ragtime's characteristic trait is its syncopated, or 'ragged', rhythm.

Ragtime was popular between 1895-1917

Not only there was a musical called "Ragtime", there was an American drama film (movie) called "Ragtime."

HiSTORY OF RAGTIME

• evolved by black american musicians in the 1890s and especially played on piano
• Widely popular throughout North America in the 20th century
• Scott Joplin was the greatest composer of 'ragtime’. In fact he is often called the 'King of Ragtime.'
• Ragtime was adopted by both white and black Tin Pan Alley songwriters and classical composers

RAGTIME