Ives

[ahyvz]

noun

1. Burl (Icle Ivanhoe) 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 Merritt 1824–95, U.S. lithographer.

5. a male given name.

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