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American Hymns in Classical Music Charles Ives loved to put hymns into his music. Several other composers borrowed hymn tunes; here are several examples from 20th Century American compositions.
Charles Ives loved to put hymns into his music. Several other composers borrowed hymn tunes; here are several examples from 20th Century American compositions.
1. Which composer used singers in a symphony?
Mendelssohn
Beethoven
Mozart
Haydn
Copland
2.Name one of Ives' favorite hymn tunes.
In the Sweet Bye and Bye
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Ode to Joy
How Firm a Foundation
Amazing Grace
3. Aaron Copland borrowed Simple Gifts from what religious group?
Methodists
Baptists
Catholics
Pilgrims
Shakers
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