ragtime

/ˈɹæɡˌtaɪm/noun

Middle School

A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment.

A piece of music in this style.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

anytime bedtime daytime wartime halftime lifetime longtime mealtime meantime noontime

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

rab rad rae raf rag rah rai raj rak ram

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abt abu aca ack act add ads adz aft ahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

gum mag meg mgm game gamm gmbh grum guam gumm

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