Charles Ives got his melodies from where?
The music of the town band at holiday parades
Popular radio hits
His imagination
Classical compositions
Answer
Charles Ives' music is often described as dissonant, chaotic, and even atonal. But one of the things that makes his music so unique is that he drew inspiration from everyday sounds, such as the music of the town band at holiday parades. Ives grew up in a small town in Connecticut, and he loved listening to the town band play on the Fourth of July and other holidays.
Harmony, Heritage, and Charles Ives: A Melodic Journey Through American Modernism
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