The first significant American composer to turn to the East for inspiration was A) Henry Cowell B) Edgar Varese C) Charles Ives D) John Cage

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Henry Cowell was the first significant American composer to turn to the East for inspiration. He was fascinated by the rhythms and melodies of Asian music and incorporated them into his own compositions. Cowell's interest in Eastern music was reflected in works such as "The Tides of Manaunaun" (1912) and "Persian Set" (1925).

The First Significant American Composer to Turn to the East