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/aɪvz/

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noun

/aɪvz/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее фамилию, известную, в частности, благодаря Чарльзу Айвзу, американскому композитору, известному своим новаторским использованием политональности, и Джеймсу Мерритту Айвзу, американскому литографу, который сотрудничал с Натаниэлем Карриером для создания тысяч гравюр.

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Charles Ives, an American composer known for his innovative use of polytonality, and James Merritt Ives, an American lithographer who partnered with Nathaniel Currier to produce thousands of prints.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Charles Ives (composer)C1formalamericanart

    An American composer known for his innovative use of polytonality and experimental music techniques.

    ruЧарльз Айвз (композитор)

    • Charles Ives composed many pieces that were ahead of their time.
    • His music often combines multiple keys at once, a technique called polytonality.
    • Ives' work was largely unrecognized until later in his life.
  2. James Merritt Ives (lithographer)C1formalamericanart

    An American lithographer who partnered with Nathaniel Currier to produce the famous 'Currier & Ives' prints.

    ruДжеймс Мерритт Айвз (литограф)

    • Currier & Ives produced thousands of popular prints in the 19th century.
    • James Merritt Ives managed the business side of the partnership.
    • Their prints depicted scenes of American life and landscapes.