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Did Charles Ives incorporate melodies from the town band at holiday parades?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only on special occasions

  • Rarely

Answer

Yes, Charles Ives did incorporate melodies from the town band at holiday parades into his compositions. Ives was a composer who lived in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a modernist composer, and his music was often experimental and innovative. Ives's music often incorporated elements of American folk music, including melodies from the town band at holiday parades.
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