Ives ( vz), Charles Edward 1874-1954. American composer whose works anticipated those of later 20th-century musicians in their abandonment of conventional tonality. His Third Symphony (1904-1911) won a Pulitzer Prize. |
| Ives, James Merritt 1824-1895. American lithographer who with his partner Nathaniel Currier produced more than 7,000 popular prints depicting scenes from American life. |
Ives [aɪvz]
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1. (Biographies / Ives, Charles Edward (1874-1954) M, US, MUSIC: composer) Charles Edward. 1874-1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs
2. (Biographies / Ives, Frederick Eugene (1856-1937) M, US, TECHNOLOGY: inventor) Frederick Eugene. 1856-1937, US inventor of halftone photography
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| Noun | 1. | Ives - United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) |
| 2. | Ives - United States lithographer who (with his partner Nathaniel Currier) produced thousands of prints signed `Currier & Ives' (1824-1895) |
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