improvisation

noun

im·pro·vi·sa·tion (ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-shən

ˌim-prə-və-,

also ˌim-prə-(ˌ)vī-

Synonyms of improvisation next

: the act or art of improvising

: something (such as a musical or dramatic composition) improvised

improvisational

(ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-sh(ə-)nəl

ˌim-prə-və-

also ˌim-prə-(ˌ)vī-

adjective

improvisationally adverb

Examples of improvisation in a Sentence

that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation

Recent Examples on the Web Throw in the free jazz improvisations of Ornette Coleman, whom Reed also revered at that time, and such eclecticism could just as well be the template for the Velvet Underground. —

Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 17 Oct. 2023 Jackson’s improvisation Despite the Ravens replacing Greg Roman with Todd Monken as the offensive coordinator this season, the team’s best play is still quarterback Lamar Jackson running around and improvising. —

Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2023 But so much came from the actors also, with their fierce embrace of improvisation. —

Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023 Peach and Blackberry Crisp The simplicity of this crisp allows for plenty of improvisation. —

Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023 Wong punctured the dominant historical nostalgia with Hitchcockian psychological suspense and a Godard-esque embrace of youth culture and improvisation. —

Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2023 Fans will simply have to deal with the improvisation, which is her prerogative. —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2023 The answer, according to experts, is through a combination of guile, improvisation, tenacity and an important overseas benefactor. —

Brad Lendon, CNN, 11 Oct. 2023 Group vocals, masterful improvisation, and a ceaseless swinging pocket keep audiences smiling. —

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