Improvised: meaning, definitions and examples
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improvised
[ ˈɪmprəvaɪzd ]
in music
Done or made using whatever is available; impromptu.
Synonyms
impromptu, off-the-cuff, spontaneous, unrehearsed
Examples of usage
- He gave an improvised performance on the piano.
- The band played an improvised jazz piece.
in acting
Create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
Synonyms
ad-lib, extemporize, wing it
Examples of usage
- She improvised the whole speech.
- The actor improvised his lines during the play.
Translations
Translations of the word "improvised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 improvisado
🇮🇳 तात्कालिक
🇩🇪 improvisiert
🇮🇩 improvisasi
🇺🇦 імпровізований
🇵🇱 improwizowany
🇯🇵 即興の (そっきょうの)
🇫🇷 improvisé
🇪🇸 improvisado
🇹🇷 doğaçlama
🇰🇷 즉흥적인 (jeukheungjeog-in)
🇸🇦 مرتجل
🇨🇿 improvizovaný
🇸🇰 improvizovaný
🇨🇳 即兴的 (jíxìng de)
🇸🇮 improviziran
🇮🇸 spontan
🇰🇿 импровизацияланған
🇬🇪 იმპროვიზირებული
🇦🇿 improvizə olunmuş
🇲🇽 improvisado
Word origin
The word 'improvise' originated in the early 19th century from the French word 'improviser', which means 'to compose or perform without preparation'. It gained popularity in the fields of music and theater, where spontaneity and creativity are valued. Improvisation has become an essential skill in various artistic disciplines, allowing performers to adapt and create in the moment.
See also: improvisation.