Improvisation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Improvisation is a noun meaning The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously.
Meaning
The act or art of composing and making music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously.
More Meanings
- That which is improvised; an impromptu.
- Musical technique, characteristic of blues music.
- The act of improvising, acting or going about something without planning ahead
Example Sentences
He played a quick improvisation on the keyboard.
The Ivorian is a player with such a liking for improvisation it does not usually look like he has any more idea than anyone else what he is going to do next, so it was an interesting choice.
Word Forms
- improvisations
Synonyms for improvisation
Depending on context, synonyms include extemporization, extemporisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extemporisation, extemporization, adlib, jam, makeshift, spontaneity.
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