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Ragtime

//ˈɹæɡˌtaɪm// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment. uncountable
  2. 2
    music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) wordnet
  3. 3
    A piece of music in this style. countable
Verb
  1. 1
    To perform this style of music. ambitransitive, uncommon

Etymology

Etymology 1

Likely from ragged + time, in reference to its heavy use of syncopation, or from rag, an American dialectal term for a dance ball.

Etymology 2

Likely from ragged + time, in reference to its heavy use of syncopation, or from rag, an American dialectal term for a dance ball.

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