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Scott Joplin biography crossword featuring ragtime, Maple Leaf Rag, and The Entertainer.
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This 14-clue crossword introduces students to the life and music of Scott Joplin, the "King of Ragtime." Clues cover his most famous compositions (Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer), his career (piano performances, opera compositions), and biographical details (his parents' musical background, his work as a railroad worker). Use it as a music-history lesson companion or a classroom warm-up for upper elementary or middle school students.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated October 2021

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