Ragtime and Cakewalk Music History
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What was the unique blend that characterized ragtime music?

  • A blend of African and Latin styles
  • A blend of European and African styles (correct)
  • A blend of Asian and African styles
  • A blend of Middle Eastern and European styles
  • Where did ragtime first gain popularity?

  • New Orleans, Louisiana (correct)
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • Who was the best-known composer and performer of St. Louis ragtime?

  • Jelly Roll Morton
  • Scott Joplin (correct)
  • Louis Armstrong
  • James Scott
  • Which style of piano playing was influenced by ragtime music?

    <p>Jazz piano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cakewalk dance often performed to?

    <p>Syncopated music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the cakewalk get its name?

    <p>From dance contests with cakes as prizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one probable early source of the name 'ragtime'?

    <p>A type of shuffling clog dance known as 'ragging'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the fact that ragtime music was notated contribute to its popularity?

    <p>It helped to provide certain rhythms for dance steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

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