Why Was Ragtime Music Poorly Received by Many Americans

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why was ragtime music poorly received by many Americans?

• A)Disharmonic blending of classical and popular
• B)Association with African American roots
• C)Loose rhythms suggested loose morals
• D)Association with New Orleans' funerals

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