improvisation

noun
UK: /ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪmprəvəˈzeɪʃən/

  1. The act of making something up as you go along, often in music, theater, or public speaking.

    1. The band's set included some improvisation.
    2. The play included audience participation and some elements of improvisation.

  2. Something that is improvised, such as a piece of music or a speech.

    1. Her piano solo was a beautiful improvisation.
    2. The comedian's act was mostly planned, but with some improvisation.

Synonyms

extemporization invention spontaneity
improvisation verb

  1. To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

    1. They had to improvise a solution.
    2. He had to improvise a speech when the speaker was late.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "improvisation" in English means: The act of making something up as you go along, often in music, theater, or public speaking., Something that is improvised, such as a piece of music or a speech..

The phonetic transcription of "improvisation" is /ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪmprəvəˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "improvisation": extemporization, invention, spontaneity.

Example usage of "improvisation": "The band's set included some improvisation.". More examples on the page.