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What about Scott Joplin's legacy stands out the most?
Scott Joplin and his fellow ragtime composers rejuvenated American popular music, fostering an appreciation for African-American music among European-Americans by creating exhilarating and liberating dance tunes.
What is Scott Joplin's legacy?
Scott Joplin set the standard for ragtime compositions and played a key role in the development of ragtime music. He helped pave the way for young black artists.
What were Scott Joplin's influences?
Some speculate that Scott Joplin's achievements were influenced by his classically trained German music teacher Julius Weiss, who may have brought a polka rhythmic sensibility from the old country

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