Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Ragtime music is generally in duple meter and is performed at a moderate march tempo.
B. Ragtime is a style of syncopated piano music that was popular from the 1890s to about 1915.
C. King Oliver is generally acknowledged the "king of ragtime."
D. When playing ragtime, the pianist's right hand plays a highly syncopated melody while the left hand maintains a steady beat.
Answer: C
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a. The music was largely improvised b. The music was almost entirely written out c. The music was based on Italian folk songs d. It was based off of Duke Ellington's music
How would you describe the melody (melodies) in the piece in terms of consonance/dissonance, repetition and contrast? Do you hear one long melody or many separate melodies? (Answers may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?