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Improvisation: meaning, definitions and examples

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improvisation

 

[ ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

The act of creating or performing music, drama, or verse spontaneously without preparation.

Synonyms

creativity, innovation, spontaneity

Examples of usage

  • Jazz musicians are known for their incredible improvisation skills.
  • She impressed the audience with her brilliant improvisation on the piano.
  • Theatre actors often rely on improvisation to enhance their performances.
  • Improvisation allows artists to express themselves freely and creatively.
  • His improvisation on the guitar was truly remarkable.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The action or process of improvising.

Synonyms

adaptation, ingenuity, resourcefulness

Examples of usage

  • His quick improvisation saved the day.
  • Improvisation is a valuable skill in many aspects of life.
Context #3 | Noun

comedy

The performance of unscripted and unrehearsed comedic scenes or routines.

Synonyms

comedy, satire, skit

Examples of usage

  • The improv group had the audience in stitches with their hilarious improvisation.

Translations

Translations of the word "improvisation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 improvisação

🇮🇳 अचानक प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Improvisation

🇮🇩 improvisasi

🇺🇦 імпровізація

🇵🇱 improwizacja

🇯🇵 即興

🇫🇷 improvisation

🇪🇸 improvisación

🇹🇷 doğaçlama

🇰🇷 즉흥

🇸🇦 ارتجال

🇨🇿 improvizace

🇸🇰 improvizácia

🇨🇳 即兴

🇸🇮 improvizacija

🇮🇸 spuni

🇰🇿 импровизация

🇬🇪 იმპროვიზაცია

🇦🇿 improvizasiya

🇲🇽 improvisación

Etymology

The term 'improvisation' originated from the Latin word 'improvisus', which means 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected'. The concept of improvisation has been present throughout history in various forms, from music and theatre to everyday life. Improvisation allows for spontaneity, creativity, and adaptation, making it a valuable skill in many disciplines.

See also: improvised.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,485, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.