1890년대 미국 흑인 음악가들에 의해 발전된 음악 스타일로, 주로 피아노로 연주되며 당김음이 특징인 초기 재즈의 한 형태.
A style of early jazz music, primarily for the piano, characterized by a syncopated or 'ragged' rhythm and a steady, march-like bass.
예문:
"The pianist entertained the crowd with a lively ragtime tune that had everyone tapping their feet."
"Scott Joplin is often referred to as the King of Ragtime for his influential compositions."
"The syncopated rhythms of ragtime paved the way for the development of modern jazz."