How was Charles Ives' music initially received?
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Charles Ives' music was initially ignored because it was so different from what was popular at the time. His music was dissonant and experimental, and it didn't fit into the traditional classical music genre. It wasn't until after his death that his music started to gain recognition and popularity.
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