Ragtime
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Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, is a musical style noted for its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm. It originated in African American communities in the late 19th century and was propelled to
Cover for "La Pas Ma La" sheet music (1895). Words and music by Ernest Hogan.
Scott Joplin, considered the "King of Ragtime" (1912)
Joseph Lamb's 1916 "The Top Liner Rag"
Sheet music of Joplin's 1899 "Maple Leaf Rag"
The Entertainer (rag)
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"The Entertainer" is a 1902 classic piano rag written by Scott Joplin.
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…Scott, Joseph Lamb, and particularly Scott Joplin. Known as the "King of Ragtime", Joplin gained fame through compositions like "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer". The style is closely related to marches. Ragtime pieces (often called "rags") usually contain several distinct themes, often arranged in patterns of…
First edition cover of "The Entertainer"