ragtime
The origin and history of ragtime.
Etymology
Likely from "ragged" plus "time," referring to its heavily syncopated ("ragged") rhythm.
The origin and history of ragtime.
Likely from "ragged" plus "time," referring to its heavily syncopated ("ragged") rhythm.
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