improvisatory
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of improvisatory
1800–10; improvisator + -y 1; see -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Her writing, always full of jokes and wordplay, is inquisitive, improvisatory and a bit maudlin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
That seesawing piano riff on the soundtrack could be rain droplets or an improvisatory theme for a couple lolling around an open-air market trying on sunglasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
The show introduced a less anguished Munch, whose improvisatory stain painting and fresh unexpected colors were ahead of their time.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
An accomplished musician and composer, McBride said there’s a certain improvisatory element to his writing, like jazz music.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
This can be alternated with whole group/solo/whole group/solo, to create an improvisatory piece.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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