ragtime

English

noun
Definitions
  • (music genre) A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment.
  • (music) A piece of music in this style.

Etymology

Compound from English ragged + English time.

Origin

English

time

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