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  2. Ragtime - Wikipedia

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    Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, [2] is a musical style that had its peak from the 1890s to 1910s. [1] Its cardinal trait is its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm . [ 1 ] Ragtime was popularized during the early 20th century by composers such as Scott Joplin , James Scott , and Joseph Lamb .

  3. Ragtime (musical) - Wikipedia

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    Ragtime is a musical with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. It is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by E.L. Doctorow .

  4. Music of New Orleans - Wikipedia

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    Before then, the New Orleans style was frequently simply called "ragtime" (Sidney Bechet continued to call his music "ragtime" throughout his life), along with such local terms as "hot music" and "ratty music". The local New Orleans dance music style was already distinctive in the 19th century.

  5. Maple Leaf Rag - Wikipedia

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    When it was published, it was considered significantly more difficult than the average Tin Pan Alley and early ragtime sheet music common at the time. "Gladiolus Rag," a later composition by Joplin, is a developed variant of the "Maple Leaf Rag" showcasing Joplin's increasing musical sophistication, and is usually played at a somewhat slower tempo.

  6. Ragtime (film) - Wikipedia

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    Ragtime is a 1981 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman, based on the 1975 historical novel Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow.It is set in and around turn-of-the-century New York City, New Rochelle, and Atlantic City, and includes fictionalized references to actual people and events of the time.

  7. River Raisin Ragtime Revue preserving the past, growing its ...

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    For more than 20 years, the River Raisin Ragtime Revue has worked to preserve the history of America's original popular music.

  8. Why is Georgia vs. Georgia Tech called Clean, Old-Fashioned ...

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    When it comes to nicknames, you just can't beat simplicity. Just ask Georgia and Georgia Tech, the college football rivalry with the well-earned and outstanding moniker "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate."

  9. Classic rag - Wikipedia

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    Classic rag (short for classical ragtime) is the style of ragtime composition pioneered by Scott Joplin and the Missouri school of ragtime composers. These compositions were first considered "classic" by Joplin's publisher, John Stark , as a way to distinguish them from what he considered the "common" rags of other publishers.