Exploring Ragtime and Scott Joplin

What is the primary instrument associated with ragtime music?

• Violin

• Piano

• Guitar

• Drums

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In which decade did ragtime music emerge?

• 1870s

• 1880s

• 1890s

• 1900s

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Who is known as the 'King of Ragtime'?

• Louis Armstrong

• Duke Ellington

• Scott Joplin

• B.B. King

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Which U.S. state was a cultural hub for ragtime music?

• New York

• Missouri

• California

• Texas

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What effect did the popularity of ragtime have on the music industry?

• Decreased sales of pianos

• Boosted the sale of pianos

• Reduced the growth of the recording industry

• Had no effect

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Scott Joplin was born in which U.S. state?

• Arkansas

• Missouri

• Texas

• Louisiana

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Which famous ragtime piece was composed by Scott Joplin?

• The Entertainer

• Maple Leaf Rag

• Rhapsody in Blue

• St. Louis Blues

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ragtime music?

• Fast tempo

• Improvisation

• Syncopation

• Minimalism

Which composer is known for popularizing ragtime music?

• George Gershwin

• Scott Joplin

• John Philip Sousa

• Irving Berlin

Which of the following was a significant influence on the development of ragtime music?

• Classical music

• Jazz

• Blues

• Marching band music