- improvisation - Glossary Term
Spontaneous, creative activity applying the elements of an art form:
In Dance, movement that is created spontaneously, either free-form or highly structured.
In Drama, a spontaneous enactment taking on roles and situations to create dramatic action and extend an idea; usually short and are structured into a complete little play.
In Music, spontaneously extending and varying music ideas in response to initial material or responses invented by other performers in an ensemble.