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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]].  
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'''Improvisation''' ('''"improv"''') is a when a performer is "making it up he/she goes along".
  
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Musical improvisation is a characteristic of American music.  
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In [[music]], improvisation is when one sings or plays music which is made up on the spot; it is neither memorized nor written down. Improvisation often found in [[jazz]], [[blues]] and [[rock and roll]].
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[[Actor]]s also sometimes improvise. Some [[comedy]] troupes base their entire act on improvising.
  
 
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Revision as of 01:46, October 29, 2007

Improvisation ("improv") is a when a performer is "making it up he/she goes along".

In music, improvisation is when one sings or plays music which is made up on the spot; it is neither memorized nor written down. Improvisation often found in jazz, blues and rock and roll.

Actors also sometimes improvise. Some comedy troupes base their entire act on improvising.

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