b. i. i. ives

Ives

[ahyvz]
noun
1.
Burl (I·cle Ivanhoe) [burl ik-uhl] , 1909–1995, U.S. actor and folk singer.
2.
Charles Edward, 1874–1954, U.S. composer.
3.
Frederic Eugene, 1856–1937, U.S. inventor.
4.
James Mer·ritt [mer-it] , 1824–95, U.S. lithographer. Compare Currier.
5.
a male given name.
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1.  Charles Edward. 1874--1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs
2.  Frederick Eugene. 1856--1937, US inventor of halftone photography

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