Joplin Music refers to the musical style of American composer and pianist Scott Joplin. His music is characterized by syncopated rhythms and a unique melodic style, which has become known as ragtime. Ragtime is a genre of music that originated in the late 19th century and is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and melodies. RAGS, on the other hand, are pieces of music written in the ragtime style. Joplin's music is often referred to as 'Ragtime' or 'RAGS'.