+Ragtime is an American [music](/wiki/music) genre, flourishing from the late 19th century. Defined by its distinctive, often driving [syncopation](/wiki/syncopation) against a steady bass, it captivated audiences and became widely popular around the turn of the 20th century, profoundly influencing the development of early jazz.
+## See also
+- [Jazz](/wiki/jazz)
+- [Blues](/wiki/blues)
+- [Scott Joplin](/wiki/scott_joplin)
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