ragtime Flashcards
What is ragtime?
Ragtime is a musical genre that originated in the late 19th century, characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lively melodies.
True or False: Ragtime music is primarily composed for orchestras.
False: Ragtime music is primarily composed for piano.
Who is often credited as the ‘King of Ragtime’?
Scott Joplin.
What rhythmic feature is a hallmark of ragtime music?
Syncopation.
Fill in the blank: Ragtime music became popular in the ________ century.
19th.
What type of dance music influenced the development of ragtime?
African American folk dances.
what is Hannah’s favourite rag?
the entertainer
What city is often associated with the rise of ragtime music?
St. Louis.
True or False: Ragtime is known for its slow, melancholic melodies.
False: Ragtime is known for its upbeat and lively melodies.
What is the typical time signature used in ragtime compositions?
2/4 time signature.
Short Answer: Name one of the first published ragtime pieces.
Maple Leaf Rag.
Fill in the blank: Ragtime music reached its peak popularity in the ________.
1910s.
What instrument is primarily associated with ragtime music?
Piano.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following styles is NOT a characteristic of ragtime? A) Syncopation B) Polyrhythms C) Lyrical ballads
C) Lyrical ballads.
True or False: Ragtime music was influenced by European classical music.
True.
What was a common venue for ragtime music performances?
Saloon or bar.
Short Answer: What does ‘ragging’ refer to in the context of ragtime?
The act of playing music with a syncopated rhythm.
What cultural movement helped to popularize ragtime in the early 20th century?
The Harlem Renaissance.
Fill in the blank: Ragtime is often considered a precursor to ________ music.
Jazz.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of ragtime? A) Swing rhythms B) Syncopated melodies C) Slow tempo
B) Syncopated melodies.
True or False: Ragtime music is exclusively instrumental.
False: Ragtime can also include vocal elements.
What is the significance of the ‘Maple Leaf Club’ in relation to ragtime?
It was a venue in Sedalia, Missouri, where ragtime music was performed and popularized.
Short Answer: How did ragtime music spread across the United States?
Through sheet music publication and piano playing in homes and public venues.
Fill in the blank: The syncopated rhythms in ragtime reflect influences from ________ music traditions.
African American.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is a common structure for a ragtime piece? A) AABA B) ABAB C) ABCD
A) AABA.
how is the left hang used I ragtime piano?
a “stride baseline” with emphasis on beats 2 and 4, Tsteady, almost march-like succession of alternating bass notes and chords in a steady “oom-pah, oom-pah, oom-pah, oom-pah” fashion
how is the right hand used in ragtime?
its ragged, syncopated
plays melody
key characteristics of ragtime
A genre of musical composition for the piano, generally in duple meter and containing a highly syncopated treble lead over a rhythmically steady bass
