improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-shən 
ˌim-prə-və-,
also ˌim-prə-(ˌ)vī-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something (such as a musical or dramatic composition) improvised
improvisationally
adverb
Examples of improvisation in a Sentence
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Patrick Sauer, Oc Register, 24 Mar. 2025
Pacino told the stories of a couple of legendary improvisations on the film.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
And then moving into an improvisation and then back into the theme.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
Wun’s versatility and willingness to explore beyond his comfort zone not only enhance his technical skills but also reflect a maturity in improvisation that belies his age.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for improvisation
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvisation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌpräv-ə-ˈzā-shən
ˌim-prə-və-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something that is improvised
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