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"The Entertainer" is a classic piano rag composed by Scott Joplin, one of the most famous figures of the ragtime genre. It was published in 1902 and enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity in the 1970s when it was used as the theme music for the film "The Sting." The piece is characterized by its syncopated melody and steady bass line, embodying the essence of ragtime music which served as a precursor to jazz.