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Definition of improvisation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
artcreating music or art spontaneously
- The jazz band excelled at improvisation during their live shows.
2.
musiccreation made without prior preparation
- His speech was an improvisation, yet it was captivating.
3.
unplanned actionspontaneous action or solution without planning
- Her improvisation saved the show when the lights went out.
Origin of improvisation
Latin, improvisus (unforeseen) + -ation (action)
Terms with improvisation included in their meaning
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improvisation
do something by guessing or improvising
improvisation
act quickly without planning while doing something else
improvisation
make something quickly without much planning
intuition
using intuition or improvisation without a plan
improvisation
done spontaneously without preparation
theater
live entertainment with audience interaction and improvisation
arts
informal abbreviation for improvisation in performing arts
improvisation
handle situations without a fixed plan
improvisation
speak without preparation or script
improvisation
improvise without preparation or planning
improvisation
improvised or done without preparation
improvisation
combine elements in a makeshift way
music
band known for live improvisation
improvisation
act of improvising in music or speech
music
characterized by musical improvisation or riffs
improvisation era
mid-1900s form with intricate harmony and rhythm
sound
play music with swing rhythms and near-constant improvisation
improvisation
without advance preparation or planning
creativity
achieve something through improvisation or luck
improvisation
use of available materials for unintended tasks
improvisation
act of improvising or speaking without preparation
improvisation
perform or speak without prior planning
creativity
characterized by improvisation or lack of restriction
music
emotionally charged jazz with intense improvisation
Examples of improvisation in a sentence
Improvisation is a key skill in theater performances. The pianist's improvisation delighted the audience. Their improvisation turned a wrong note into a new melody. His quick improvisation during the crisis prevented further damage. Their improvisation in the studio produced unexpected musical textures.
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- French:improvisation, ...
- German:Improvisation, Stegreifrede, ...
- Italian:improvvisazione, ...
- Spanish:improvisación, ...
- Portuguese:improvisação, ato improvisado, ...
- Chinese:即兴创作, 即兴作品, ...
- Japanese:即興演奏, 即興作品, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتِجَال, ارْتِجال, ...
- Hebrew:אִימְפְּרוֹבִיזַצְיָה, אִלְתּוּר, ...
- Russian:импровизация, спонтанное творчество, ...
- Ukrainian:імпровізація, ...
- Hindi:तात्कालिक रचना, आशुरचना, ...
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