Exploring Ragtime and Scott Joplin

What is Scott Joplin best known for?

• Jazz music

• Ragtime music

• Classical music

• Rock music

In which year was Scott Joplin born?

• 1868

• 1870

• 1867

• 1869

Where was Scott Joplin born?

• New York, USA

• Texarkana, USA

• St. Louis, USA

• Chicago, USA

Which of the following is a famous piece by Scott Joplin?

• The Entertainer

• Moonlight Sonata

• Fur Elise

• Rhapsody in Blue

What is the primary characteristic of ragtime music?

• Fast tempo

• Syncopated rhythm

• Heavy bass

• Slow melody

Which instrument is most commonly associated with ragtime music?

• Violin

• Piano

• Guitar

• Trumpet

What was the title of Scott Joplin's first published ragtime piece?

• Maple Leaf Rag

• The Entertainer

• Treemonisha

• Original Rags

Which city is often considered the birthplace of ragtime music?

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• St. Louis

• New York

What year did Scott Joplin die?

• 1917

• 1920

• 1915

• 1918

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ragtime music?

• Syncopation

• Improvisation

• March-like tempo

• Written composition