It means make it up as you go along, basically. A piece of improvised music (as in jazz, for example) is created without preparation.
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Improvisation has played a role in virtually all musical genres, from the classics to jazz and rock. It is closely aligned with composition. Music is first and foremost a spontaneous activity of self-expression. Therefore improvisation has played a role in almost all musical forms.
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I think it would be safe to say that improvisation has existed as long as music has been around. Ever whistle?
jazz
Yes. A key component of all jazz music is improvisation.
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Improvisation.
Bert Konowitz has written: 'Vocal improvisation method' -- subject(s): Improvisation (Music), School music, Instruction and study
Improvisation has played a role in virtually all musical genres, from the classics to jazz and rock. It is closely aligned with composition. Music is first and foremost a spontaneous activity of self-expression. Therefore improvisation has played a role in almost all musical forms.
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Frederick William Schlieder has written: 'Lyric composition through improvisation' -- subject(s): Composition (Music), Improvisation (Music)
Bruce A. Lamott has written: 'Keyboard improvisation according to \\' -- subject(s): Improvisation (Music)
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