ragtime — A musical style characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment, popular in early 20th century America
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A musical style characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment, popular in early 20th century America
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræɡˌtaɪm/
Korean meaning: 당김음이 특징인 미국의 대중음악 장르, 재즈의 전신
Korean pronunciation: 래그-타임 (강세: 래그)
Example Sentences
- The old saloon piano played ragtime tunes that made everyone's feet tap uncontrollably.
- My grandmother tried to play ragtime on her smartphone, but the classical pianist next door called it 'digital disaster music.'
- Ragtime music bridged the gap between classical European traditions and emerging jazz styles.
ragtime
NOUN//ˈræɡˌtaɪm//
A musical style characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment, popular in early 20th century America
Syncopated ragtime piano performance
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Ragtime heals the scars of wartime, becoming our cherished pastime.
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Origin
1890년대 미국에서 탄생한 음악 용어로, 'ragged time'(찢어진 시간, 불규칙한 리듬)에서 유래되었습니다. 아프리카계 미국인들의 음악적 전통과 유럽 클래식이 만나 탄생한 독특한 장르입니다.
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“The old saloon piano played ragtime tunes that made everyone's feet tap uncontrollably.”
“My grandmother tried to play ragtime on her smartphone, but the classical pianist next door called it 'digital disaster music.'”
“Ragtime music bridged the gap between classical European traditions and emerging jazz styles.”
“The dancing robot malfunctioned and started moving to ragtime instead of the programmed waltz.”
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