ragtime

United States composer who was the first creator of ragtime to write down his compositions (1868-1917)

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

play in ragtime

disturb, especially by minor irritations v play in ragtime v harass with persistent criticism or carping v censure severely or angrily v break into lumps before sorting

n an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels) n a woman's sleeveless undergarment n lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips v tremble or shake v dance a shimmy