improvisation
Americannoun
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the art or act of improvising, or of composing, uttering, executing, or arranging anything without previous preparation.
Musical improvisation involves imagination and creativity.
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something improvised.
The actor's improvisation in Act II was both unexpected and amazing.
Other Word Forms
- improvisational adjective
Etymology
Origin of improvisation
Example Sentences
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Launched in fall 2015 by the university’s School of Dramatic Arts, the comedy performance minor also includes classes in improvisation and magic, among other subjects.
From Los Angeles Times
“I saw an opportunity there. I want to teach improvisation in L.A. That’s what I can give to this community,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
Director Steve Carr, whose credits include the comedies “Next Friday” and “Daddy Day Care,” encouraged improvisation as he strived to recreate the magic of the season — easier said than done.
From Los Angeles Times
When DiCaprio cut loose with long improvisations, like when his character, a burnout revolutionary, argues on the phone with headquarters, the crew played it safe by capturing his takes with a conventional film camera.
Its brief, exquisite melody glides in like a slow tide, and eventually releases into eddies of improvisation.
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