Regional and National Traditions
Poetical improvisation is a living tradition in many parts of the world. Regional traditions may include but surely are not limited to:
- La Payada in Argentina
- Basque Bertsolaritza
- Maltese għana
- The canto a braccio of Lazio, Italy
- The improvvisazione in ottava rima of Tuscany, Italy
- The stornelli and other local traditions in other parts of Italy
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