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ragtime

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rag·time  (rgtm)
n.
A style of jazz characterized by elaborately syncopated rhythm in the melody and a steadily accented accompaniment.
[From rag.]
ragtime [ˈrægˌtaɪm]
n
(Music) a style of jazz piano music, developed by Scott Joplin around 1900, having a two-four rhythm base and a syncopated melody
[probably from ragged + time]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ragtime - music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)ragtime - music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
rag
dance music - music to dance to
Translations
ragtime [ˈrægtaɪm] N (Mus) → ragtime m
in ragtime → sincopado
ragtime [ˈrægtaɪm] n (= music) → ragtime m
rag trade n
the rag trade → la confection
ragtime [ˈrægˌtaɪm] n → ragtime m inv
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