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Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime ", [1] he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces, [2] one ragtime ballet, and two operas.
Scott Joplin (born 1867/68, Texas, U.S.—died April 1, 1917, New York City, New York) was an American composer and pianist who became known as the “king of ragtime” at the turn of the 20th century. After his death, his contributions to American music were recognized with a Pulitzer Prize.
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During his career, Joplin wrote over 40 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag" (1899), has been recognized as the archetypal rag and influenced subsequent rag composers for thanks to its rhythmic patterns, melody lines, and harmony. [1]
TitleStyleYearFormPlease Say You WillSong1895Intro Vs1 Ch Intro Vs2 Ch Intro Vs3 ChA Picture of Her FaceSong1895Intro Vs1 Ch Coda Vs2 Ch CodaMarch1896Intro AA BB CC DD E D2 E D2Combination MarchMarch1896Intro AA Trans. BB Trans. CC DDApr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Viewed as the "King of Ragtime," Scott Joplin was the foremost composer of the genre in the early 20th century, known for works like "The Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer."
While Scott Joplin (1868-1917) is most noted for developing ragtime music, he also wrote music for ballet and opera. As Johann Strauss is to the waltz and John Philip Sousa is to the march, so is Scott Joplin to ragtime: its guru, chief champion, the figure most closely associated with its composition.
May 29, 2019 · Musician Scott Joplin is the King of Ragtime. Joplin perfected the musical art form and published songs such as The Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer and Please Say You Will. He also composed operas such as Guest of Honor and Treemonisha.
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Known during his lifetime as the “King of Ragtime Writers,” Scott Joplin was an African American musician and the foremost contributor to a “Missouri style” of ragtime music in the 1890s and early 1900s.
