In what ways have Ragtime and Blues contributed to the emergence of Jazz? Beyond the fact that Jazz has several contributors, Ragtime and Blues each have their own way of adding onto and impacting what is already a well-known genre. Jazz is a type of music of black American origin (which emerged at the beginning of the 20th century) characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm. The two styles (Ragtime and Blues) of music contributing to Jazz differentiate in many ways such as origin, style, and the sound itself. Although Ragtime and Blues have their differences, they both contribute to the overall emergence and formation of Jazz through their joyful and entertaining sound.
To begin with, Ragtime is
To begin with, Ragtime is