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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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.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the craft of improvisation plays a major role in both, reinforcing their stylistic and cultural connections—an undeniable bond that has not only linked them for decades but solidified their place as two of the most revolutionary forces in modern music.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Harmony is the most human she’s ever seemed around Hampton, and Le Gros, who has known Arquette since 1989, says their dynamic came from a fair amount of improvisation encouraged by director Ben Stiller, as well as an extra-long gap between shooting scenes for the episode.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the craft of improvisation plays a major role in both, reinforcing their stylistic and cultural connections—an undeniable bond that has not only linked them for decades but solidified their place as two of the most revolutionary forces in modern music.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Harmony is the most human she’s ever seemed around Hampton, and Le Gros, who has known Arquette since 1989, says their dynamic came from a fair amount of improvisation encouraged by director Ben Stiller, as well as an extra-long gap between shooting scenes for the episode.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 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 4 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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