improvisation
the art or act of improvising, or of composing, uttering, executing, or arranging anything without previous preparation: Musical improvisation involves imagination and creativity.
something improvised: The actor's improvisation in Act II was both unexpected and amazing.
Origin of improvisation
1Other words from improvisation
- im·prov·i·sa·tion·al, adjective
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How to use improvisation in a sentence
High school students will be able to take Advanced Placement tests this spring at home or in school, on multiple possible dates, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to require unprecedented improvisation in academic routines.
AP tests will be offered at home or in school as virus crisis persists, but this time exams will be of normal length | Nick Anderson | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostShe favored classical music, while he preferred improvisation and jazz.
Joanne Rogers, memory-keeper of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ dies at 92 | Emily Langer | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostThe pandemic’s onset shattered normality as we knew it, but as consumers responded to lockdowns and economic crisis, the programmatic business entered a period marked by reset, stock-taking, improvisation and experimentation.
Deep Dive: Programmatic ends a strong 2020 as CTV, OTT and data privacy loom large in early 2021 | Jessica Rapp | January 5, 2021 | DigidayThe recipe notably lacks spices, so you can treat the recipe as a base for light improvisation, adding a quarter teaspoon each of your favorite fall flavors — think nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and allspice.
All my creative works have been done empirically, and above all I am an artist who works based on improvisation.
A non-binary Cuban artist is born again in Spain | Yariel Valdés González | October 16, 2020 | Washington Blade
Only then are they are introduced to one another for hundreds of improvisation sessions led by Leigh.
Mike Leigh Is the Master Filmmaker Who Hates Hollywood | Nico Hines | October 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSuch seemingly effortless—and mordant—improvisation can be a marvel to behold.
The Stacks: Robin Williams, More Than A Shtick Figure | Joe Morgenstern | August 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the “11” thing, it just came out of improvisation—same with Stonehenge.
Rob Reiner on the State of Romcoms, ‘The Princess Bride’s’ Alternate Ending, and the Red Viper | Marlow Stern | July 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn paying tribute to the fallen Martin Luther King, he proved that improvisation can trump political calculation.
Everyone, supporters included, understands now that implementation means improvisation.
One thing which impressed Kndinger was his remarkable power of improvisation.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyIn action, however, as when Kitty Tynan helped him on with his coat, he was a pure improvisation of nature.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete | Gilbert ParkerOf course our artist did not bethink himself long, but sat down at once, and launched out into an improvisation on a Polish air.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksThe structure and flexibility of the language is highly favourable to this kind of improvisation.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftLike the sailors' "shanties" and the plantation choruses, it was capable of indefinite extension and improvisation.
Studies in Folk-Song and Popular Poetry | Alfred M. Williams
British Dictionary definitions for improvisation
/ (ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən) /
the act or an instance of improvising
a product of improvising; something improvised
Derived forms of improvisation
- improvisational or improvisatory (ˌɪmprəˈvaɪzətərɪ, -ˈvɪz-, ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪtərɪ, -trɪ), adjective
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