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'''Improvisation''' is a when a performer is "making it up he/she goes along". In [[music]], one alters what is being played and deviates from the written music. This is done most often in [[jazz]]. In an ensemble, the [[saxophone]], for example, might add [[trills]], extra notes that would complement the [[melody]] (called [[harmony]]), or even change the [[key]]. | '''Improvisation''' is a when a performer is "making it up he/she goes along". In [[music]], one alters what is being played and deviates from the written music. This is done most often in [[jazz]]. In an ensemble, the [[saxophone]], for example, might add [[trills]], extra notes that would complement the [[melody]] (called [[harmony]]), or even change the [[key]]. | ||
| − | Musical improvisation | + | Musical improvisation is a characteristic of American music. |
[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
Revision as of 00:55, October 29, 2007
Improvisation is a when a performer is "making it up he/she goes along". In music, one alters what is being played and deviates from the written music. This is done most often in jazz. In an ensemble, the saxophone, for example, might add trills, extra notes that would complement the melody (called harmony), or even change the key.
Musical improvisation is a characteristic of American music.