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Did Charles Ives include fiddler melodies from Saturday night dances in his works?
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Charles Ives did include fiddler melodies from Saturday night dances in his works. Ives had grown up in a musical family and had fond memories of the fiddle tunes that were played at the Saturday night dances he attended. He incorporated these melodies into his compositions, giving them a unique American flavor.
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