Ives Flashcards
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full name
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Charles Ives
2
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born/died
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1874-1954
3
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country, time period, career
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American 20th century composer
4
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instruments played
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piano and organ
5
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source of income
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earned a living as the owner of an insurance agency. Composed music on weekends and evenings for pleasure
6
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fame/legacy
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Wrote orchestra music (4 symphonies), piano and organ music, chamber music, and 185 songs.
7
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awards
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Won a Pulitzer Prize in 1947 for Symphony No. 3
8
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health problems and death
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had heart disease, diabetes, and went blind. Died after suffering a stroke.
