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improvisation

UK
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

improvisationnoun
improvisations
pl
UK
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The jazz musician's improvisation during the concert was breathtaking.
L’improvisation du musicien de jazz pendant le concert était époustouflante.
Synonyms
ad-libbing
extemporization
spontaneity
unrehearsed performance
improvisatory act
improvisationadjective
UK
/ɪmˌprɒvɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ɪmˌprɑːvəˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to or involving improvisation’.
The improvisation plan worked better than expected.
Le plan improvisé a mieux fonctionné que prévu.

Definitions

improvisationnoun
The act or art of creating something spontaneously without preparation.
The jazz musician's improvisation during the concert was breathtaking.
A piece of music, drama, or other art form that is created spontaneously.
The play included an improvisation that was not in the original script.
The act of making or doing something with whatever is available at the moment.
The campers' improvisation of a shelter using branches and leaves was impressive.
improvisationadjective
Relating to or involving improvisation; improvised.
She is taking an improvisation class this semester.
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