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Which of his works reflected the interest in North American indigenous tribal melodies?

  • Indian Fantasy

  • Italian Antiphony

  • Russian Rhapsody

  • German Polka

Answer

Indian Fantasy was a piece written by American composer Charles Ives that reflected his interest in North American indigenous tribal melodies. The piece was written in 1912 and is a three-movement work that is scored for a large orchestra. The first movement, "The Awakening of the Indian," is based on a traditional Indian song that Ives had heard.
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