Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist who is best known for his ragtime music. His compositions, such as 'The Entertainer' and 'Maple Leaf RAG, ' are considered classics of the genre. The term SCOTT JOPLIN MUSIC can be summarized as referring to the ragtime music composed by Scott Joplin. The crossword solution for this term is RAG, which is a style of music characterized by syncopated rhythms and a steady bass line.