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improvisation

[im-prov-uh-zey-shuhn, im-pruh-vuh-]

noun

  1. the art or act of improvising, or of composing, uttering, executing, or arranging anything without previous preparation.

    Musical improvisation involves imagination and creativity.

  2. something improvised.

    The actor's improvisation in Act II was both unexpected and amazing.



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Other Word Forms

  • improvisational adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of improvisation1

First recorded in 1780–90; improvise + -ation
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Ibarra leaves room for improvisation as a way for the performers to react to what they are encountering.

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But there’s room for improvisation as the format rewards curiosity.

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In the jazz up and comers of today, the hallmarks of improvisation, musicality, humanity and depth are very much present.

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A meat-and-potatoes guy by nature, he dove headfirst into my world of food restrictions and plant-based improvisation.

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Against France in round four, their plans were shattered by relentless forward power, intelligent improvisation and warp speed out wide.

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