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Vocabulary Entry
ragtime
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of music that originated in the late 19th century characterized by syncopated rhythms and lively melodies.
Example Sentences
"The band played a lively ragtime tune that got everyone dancing."
"Scott Joplin is one of the most famous composers of ragtime music."
"I enjoy listening to ragtime while working on my art projects."
V
verb
To play or perform music in the ragtime style.
Example Sentences
"He learned how to ragtime on the piano after taking a few lessons."
"The musicians will ragtime together for the upcoming festival."
"She can ragtime really well, impressing all of her friends at the gathering."