Scott Joplin

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Classic Ragtime: The Structure and Legacy of the Classic Rag

Classic Ragtime: The Structure and Legacy of the Classic Rag Ragtime is a uniquely American musical style defined by its infectious energy and rhythmic complexity. At the heart of this ge...

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Ragtime Music: The Syncopated Rhythm That Shaped American Sound

Ragtime Music: The Syncopated Rhythm That Shaped American Sound Ragtime is a distinctive musical style defined by its syncopated—or "ragged"—rhythm, where the beat is shifted to create a ...

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