Response to Jacob Wheeler: Organized Sound vs Organized Movement

Jacob asked, Is there a laudable quality to music that cannot be found to any degree in sports?

I think if someone were to answer this in the affirmative, they would try to say that the quality the arts possess that sports lack is the call for creativity. After all, both require teamwork to create a triumphant end product. In both one must master a set of specialized skills to perform well. In either one, the person in question can choose to either follow directions or strike out on their own. Both can be played for either competition or for fun in your spare time. Some people would argue, though, that sports do not use the creativity that is required in the arts. However, I think this is false. When playing sports, you have a game plan. There is a clear set of steps you must execute. But sometimes things go wrong and you have to think on your feet. Is this not the same as improvisation in theatre?

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