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King's Improvised Dream
- Martin Luther King Jr. improvised the most famous "I Have a Dream" section of his 1963 speech.
- Mahalia Jackson prompted him by shouting, "Tell him about the dream!"
Ancient Improv
- Ancient poets like Homer used improvisational techniques within established structures.
- They employed variable phrases to maintain rhythm and add personal flourishes to existing stories.
Classical Improv
- Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and other classical composers were renowned improvisers.
- Composition was considered "slowed down improvisation" before recording technology.