________, born in California and reared in an atmosphere that precluded allegiance to musical orthodoxy, loved Chinese music and modal church music, country fiddle tunes, early American hymns, and Irish folk tunes.

A. John Cage
B. Alban Berg
C. Henry Cowell
D. Charles Ives


Answer: C

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