(1874–1954), American composer, noted for his use of polyrhythms, polytonality, quarter-tones, and aleatoric techniques; full name Charles Edward Ives. Notable works: The Unanswered Question (chamber work, 1906) and Three Places in New England (for orchestra, 1903–14).
Definition of Ives, Charles in US English:
Ives, Charles
proper nounˈaɪvzīvz
(1874–1954), US composer, noted for his use of polyrhythms, polytonality, quarter-tones, and aleatoric techniques; full name Charles Edward Ives. Notable works: The Unanswered Question (1906), Three Places in New England (1903–14), and Concord (1915).