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Ragtime is a musical style that developed in the late 1800s that was a modification of march styles popularized by the like of John Philip Souza. The main difference with Ragtime was its feel - described as "ragged", the shuffle-style was the precursor to swing, the most popular style of Jazz Music in the 20th century.
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RafaRagtime music is not necessarily about any topic, however, it does posess some distinct qualities. In Ragtime, the melody is focused on syncopation. By some, it is seen as the end of Jazz, while by others, it is seen as a parallel to Jazz. The melodic symcopation is combined with an extremely mathematically and rhythmically stringent accompaniment (usually in the bass cleff). This leads to a steady Left Hand and a Bouncy and "Uppety" right hand. For more information see the Harvard Dictionary of Music or the Newest DeVeaux JAZZ book.
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When was Ragtime Snap Shots created?
Ragtime Snap Shots was created on 1915-12-01.
Which musical style combined European forms with African rhythms and was usually written for piano?
Ragtime
What is the song in ragtime with a vengeance?
its by cheshire cat on newgrounds
In which city did ragtime music begin?
St. Louis, Missouri
This person who was a famous writer of piano music was known as the the 'King of Ragtime'?
Scott Joplin (between July 1867 and January 1868 - April 1, 1917) was an Afro-American composer and pianist, born near Texarkana, Texas, into the first post-slavery generation. He achieved fame for his unique ragtime compositions, and was dubbed the "King of Ragtime." During his brief career, Joplin wrote forty-four original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces, the Maple Leaf Rag, became ragtime's first and most influential hit, and remained so for a century.
