(1868–1917), American pianist and composer. He was the first of the creators of ragtime to write down his compositions. Notable compositions: ‘Maple Leaf Rag’ (1899), ‘The Entertainer’ (1902), and ‘Gladiolus Rag’ (1907).
Definition of Joplin, Scott in US English:
Joplin, Scott
proper nounˈjäplinˈdʒɑplən
(1868–1917), US pianist and composer. He was the first of the creators of ragtime to write down his compositions. Notable works: “Maple Leaf Rag” (1899), “The Entertainer” (1902), and “Gladiolus Rag” (1907).