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Improvised: meaning, definitions and examples

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improvised

 

[ ˈɪmprəvaɪzd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,841, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.