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Which technique did Charles Ives use in his music?

  • Quarter tones

  • Half tones

  • Full tones

  • None of the above

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Charles Ives was an American composer who is considered one of the most important and influential figures in 20th-century music. He is best known for his use of quarter tones, which are musical intervals that are smaller than a half step. This technique allows Ives to create a more dissonant and unpredictable soundscape, which was in stark contrast to the tonal music of the time.
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