Style of music is a broad term that encompasses many different genres. Ragtime, a 7-letter term, is a GENRE of music that originated in the late 19th century and is characterized by its syncopated rhythms. GENRE, a 5-letter term, is a category of artistic composition, such as music, literature, or film, marked by a distinctive style, form, or content. Reggae, a 6-letter term, is a GENRE of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and is characterized by its offbeat rhythms and its focus on social and political issues. Calypso, a 7-letter term, is a GENRE of music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century and is characterized by its upbeat rhythms and its focus on storytelling.