4th Arts P2P2 Exam Guide

What is improvasation?

• Improvisation is the creation of art through strict guidelines.
• Improvisation is the act of rehearsing a performance beforehand.
• Improvisation is a planned performance with a script.
• Improvisation is the spontaneous creation or performance of something without prior planning.

Choose the correct answer about improvisation?

• Improvisation requires a script.
• Improvisation is only for musicians.
• Improvisation is a planned performance.
• Improvisation is a spontaneous creative process.

Means doing something in the moment without planning it beforehand.

• improvisation
• scheduling
• spontaneity
• planning

What are some examples of performance arts ?

• Writing, reading, studying
• Cooking, gardening, knitting
• Painting, sculpture, photography
• Some examples of performance arts include dance,music,and theater

How do dancers and musicians use improvisation?

• Dancers and musicians use improvisation to follow strict choreography.
• Dancers and musicians avoid improvisation to maintain consistency.
• Dancers and musicians use improvisation by applying what they have learned before to create something new.

• Improvisation is only used in rehearsals, not live performances.

How did John Coltrane use improvisation in his music?

• John Coltrane avoided improvisation to maintain strict musical structure.
• He only used improvisation in his early works, not in modal jazz.
• John Coltrane would play a written melody but improvise other parts of the song, making each performance slightly different.

• Coltrane relied solely on written compositions without any improvisation.

What famous American band was known for improvising during songs?

• Nirvana
• The Grateful Dead
• The Eagles
• The Beach Boys

Why do you think musicians improvise their song?

• Musicians improvise to keep their performances fresh,creative,and unique.

• Musicians improvise to follow a strict set of rules.
• Musicians improvise to avoid practicing their songs.
• Musicians improvise to make their songs sound exactly the same every time.

What is the improvisation comedia?

• A form of improvisational theater originating from Italy, featuring stock characters and improvised dialogue.
• A form of musical theater with fixed dialogues.
• A scripted play with no improvisation involved.
• A type of dance originating from Spain.

What is one challenge of improvisation in comedy?

• The ability to memorize jokes perfectly.
• The need to follow a strict script.
• The requirement to perform in front of large audiences.
• One challenge is that an actor might get nervous or not know what say.