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improvisation

UK
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
improvisationnoun
improvisations
pl
UK
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Translations
The jazz musician's improvisation during the concert was breathtaking.
L’improvisation du musicien de jazz pendant le concert était époustouflante.
Definitions
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.
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’.
Translations
The improvisation plan worked better than expected.
Le plan improvisé a mieux fonctionné que prévu.
Definitions
Relating to or involving improvisation; improvised.
She is taking an improvisation class this semester.
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