Explain the nuta concept. How does nuta relate to improvisation?
What will be an ideal response?
• Górale musicians use nuta (pl. nuty) to refer to a melodic idea or tune family (i.e., melodic variations--various versions of a melody are equally acceptable), which is the basis of muzyka Podhala.
• Different versions of a melodic idea result from improvisation in live performances resulting in no fixed (definitive) version of a melody.
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