as in impromptu
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Recent Examples of improvisation
With his profound love for the saxophone and an innate enthusiasm for Latin percussion, Sebastian captivates audiences through soulful improvisations that reflect his vibrant personality.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The concept of improvisation was never foreign to me.
—Steve Rothaus, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Last year, for example, Moore performed a free improvisation set with former Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tenn., and later in London (joined by drummer Steve Noble at one gig).
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Filming often involved improvisation, with Ahn encouraging his actors to experiment with the scenes.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The concept of improvisation was never foreign to me.
—Steve Rothaus, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Last year, for example, Moore performed a free improvisation set with former Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tenn., and later in London (joined by drummer Steve Noble at one gig).
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Filming often involved improvisation, with Ahn encouraging his actors to experiment with the scenes.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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