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This composer sought “clean and clear sounds” in a title theme in which flute and violins play F, up to C, down to A, down to F, long F. Despite the “Plaisir d’Amour” melody being inserted against his wishes, this composer won an Oscar for a 1949 adaptation of Washington Square. (15[1])Music by this composer and songs by Public Enemy make up the score for He Got Game. This composer’s orchestral suite Music for Movies adapts his scores for The (15[1])City, Our Town, and Of Mice and Men, which used small (15[1])orchestras for the film music of the time to express (*) “American sound.” WQED Pittsburgh made a 1958 filmed version of a ballet by this composer with a minimalist set designed by Isamu Noguchi. For 10 points, name this composer of Appalachian Spring. ■END■

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