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Who wrote The Unanswered Question?

Leia Doyle

Who wrote The Unanswered Question?

Charles Ives
The Unanswered Question/Composers

In 1908, American composer Charles Ives composed The Unanswered Question for string orchestra, solo trumpet (or English Horn) and four flutes (or three oboes and one clarinet).

Why did Charles Ives write The Unanswered Question?

As an insurance agent relatively unknown musically throughout his life, Ives was able to completely liberate himself from attempting to please people and press or to follow trends, and thus he focused on developing his own distinct musical fingerprint. Ives composed “The Unanswered Question” in 1908.

What do the strings represent in The Unanswered Question?

The strings represent an eternal and unchanging reality. In the end, the question remains. It’s stated one final time by the trumpet as the strings’ G major chord fades into eternity.

When did Charles Ives write The Unanswered Question?

1908
The Unanswered Question was initially composed in 1908, as part of a duo of pieces called Two Contemplations (the other piece being Central Park in the Dark). However, in Ives’ later life, he revised it and it now performed as a stand-alone piece.

What is the meaning of an unanswered question?

an unanswered question or problem has not been answered or solved. go/remain unanswered: Several key questions concerning the incident remain unanswered. Synonyms and related words.

What are life’s unanswered questions?

The Meaning of Life—And 27 Other Major Unanswered Questions in Science

  • How exactly did life begin?
  • Why do we dream?
  • Is there a pattern behind prime numbers?
  • What is the cure for cancer?
  • Can we travel through time?
  • Is our universe the only one?
  • What exactly is consciousness?
  • Where is all the antimatter?

What is unanswered question mean?

How many notes is the question in The Unanswered Question?

five
The trumpet poses the question as a five-note motive, beautiful and stately if slightly off-kilter. The flutes, playing the role of humanity, seek an answer, first softly and slowly, picking up segments of the trumpet’s motive.

Is Unreplied correct?

Not given a reply; unanswered. Chiefly in predicative use.