noun Etymology: probably from ragged + time Date: 1897 rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment in stride-piano style, music having ~ rhythm
RAGTIME
Meaning of RAGTIME in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012