ragtime
noun
rag·time ˈrag-ˌtīm 
1
: rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment in stride-piano style
2
: music having ragtime rhythm
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The stirring show sets this classic, epic tale of friendship and empowerment among Southern Black women to a soundtrack featuring jazz, gospel, blues and ragtime. 
Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2021 The program will also feature various popular melodies by Gershwin, ragtime favorites, and specially created cocktails for the audience. Robert Knox, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 As the original game expanded, so did the sound palate — which went on to include things like classic Joplin-esque ragtime, a barbershop quartet, and even tap dancing. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 15 June 2022 Jenn Rose choreographed lively dance scenes, including the fizzy ragtime number where Castillo eludes Daniels. Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2022 But over the course of his time there, the music of the town changes to a more syncopated, looser ragtime. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2022 Other Black band directors followed his lead, adopting more contemporary forms of music, such as ragtime, and elaborate performance styles. Syreeta Mcfadden, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2021 As a lyricist and as a composer, Porter’s voice is that of cosmopolitan sophistication and deeply etched emotion, and of the early mixture of jazz, blues, ragtime, art song and show-tune sensibilities. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 1 Oct. 2021 In fact, scatting as a whole was a Black innovation, as jazz was born from ragtime, spirituals and the blues. Brooklyn White, Essence, 1 July 2021 See More
Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2021 The program will also feature various popular melodies by Gershwin, ragtime favorites, and specially created cocktails for the audience. Robert Knox, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 As the original game expanded, so did the sound palate — which went on to include things like classic Joplin-esque ragtime, a barbershop quartet, and even tap dancing. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 15 June 2022 Jenn Rose choreographed lively dance scenes, including the fizzy ragtime number where Castillo eludes Daniels. Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2022 But over the course of his time there, the music of the town changes to a more syncopated, looser ragtime. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 6 Apr. 2022 Other Black band directors followed his lead, adopting more contemporary forms of music, such as ragtime, and elaborate performance styles. Syreeta Mcfadden, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2021 As a lyricist and as a composer, Porter’s voice is that of cosmopolitan sophistication and deeply etched emotion, and of the early mixture of jazz, blues, ragtime, art song and show-tune sensibilities. A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 1 Oct. 2021 In fact, scatting as a whole was a Black innovation, as jazz was born from ragtime, spirituals and the blues. Brooklyn White, Essence, 1 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from ragged + time
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
ragtime
noun
rag·time ˈrag-ˌtīm
: music that has a lively melody and a steady rhythm like a march