ragtime

About 0.43 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

rag syncopation rhythm and grime ride ragtimer rhythm and blues race music reggae jazz rap rhythm

Often followed by

and band music was piano to is in songs

Word family

ragtimes