ragtime
/'rægtaim/
Definition
- Noun:
- A style of music: Ragtime is a genre of music characterized by a syncopated, or "ragged," rhythm in the melody, typically played on the piano. It was a precursor to jazz and was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage
- Ragtime is primarily used as a noun to refer to the musical style itself.
- It can function attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns related to this style (e.g., ragtime music, ragtime piano).
Examples
- Noun:
- Scott Joplin was a famous composer of ragtime.
- The ragtime played in the saloon created a lively atmosphere.
- Attributive use:
- She is learning to play ragtime piano.
- The festival featured a ragtime band.
Advanced Usage
- "In ragtime": Used to describe music performed in the ragtime style.
- The pianist played the classic tune in ragtime.
Variants and Related Words
- Rag (noun): Can refer to a single ragtime composition or tune.
- He played a cheerful rag.
- Rag (verb, informal): To tease or scold someone playfully. (Note: This is a different, unrelated meaning).
- Syncopation (noun): The musical technique of accenting weak beats, which is central to ragtime's rhythm.
Synonyms
- Syncopated music: Music emphasizing off-beat rhythms.
- Piano rag: A ragtime piece for piano.
Idioms
- "To go ragtime" (historical/informal): An old phrase meaning to become lively, energetic, or somewhat disorderly, much like the music's rhythm.
- The party really went ragtime after midnight.
Noun
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music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
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