scott joplin
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Definition
Proper noun A person's name, specifically referring to an influential American composer and pianist. He is historically recognized as a pivotal figure in the development and popularization of ragtime music, a genre characterized by its syncopated, or "ragged," rhythm. A key aspect of his legacy is his role in formally documenting and publishing compositions within this style.
Examples of Usage
- Scott Joplin is often called the "King of Ragtime."
- We studied the life and works of Scott Joplin in music history class.
- The most famous composition by Scott Joplin is "The Entertainer."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his life, work, or style.
- The pianist delivered a brilliant Scott Joplin interpretation.
- The festival featured a Scott Joplin tribute concert.
Variants and Related Words
- Joplinesque (adj): Resembling or in the style of Scott Joplin's music.
- The piece had a distinctly Joplinesque syncopation.
- Ragtime (n): The musical genre with which Scott Joplin is most closely associated.
Synonyms
- The King of Ragtime (an epithet)
- Ragtime composer
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To have a case of the Scott Joplins": This is a very rare, humorous, and non-standard play on words, implying a situation filled with lively, syncopated energy or slight, pleasant chaos, inspired by his music's character. It is not a common idiom.
- After three cups of coffee, I've got a real case of the Scott Joplins this morning.
Noun
- United States composer who was the first creator of ragtime to write down his compositions (1868-1917)