Ives

[ ahyvz ]

noun
  1. Burl (I·cle I·van·hoe) [burl-ik-uhl ahy-vuhn-hoh], /ˈbɜrl ˈɪk əl ˈaɪ vənˌhoʊ/, 1909–1995, U.S. actor and folk singer.

  2. Charles Edward, 1874–1954, U.S. composer.

  1. Frederic Eugene, 1856–1937, U.S. inventor.

  2. James Mer·ritt [jeymz-mer-it], /ˈdʒeɪmz ˈmɛr ɪt/, 1824–95, U.S. lithographer.: Compare Currier.

  3. a male given name.

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Ives

/ (aɪvz) /


noun
  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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