English Explanatory Dictionary

ragtime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment.
  2. A piece of music in this style.
verb
  1. To perform this style of music.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæɡˌtaɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ragtime.wav

Word forms

ragtime ragtimes rag-time ragtiming ragtimed

Etymology

Likely from ragged + time, in reference to its heavy use of syncopation, or from rag, an American dialectal term for a dance ball.

Derived words

ragtimelike ragtimer ragtimey ragtiming ragtimy
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