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improvisation

im·prov·i·sa·tion
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    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-prov-uh-zey-shuh n, im-pruh-vuh-]
    • /ɪmˌprɒv əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌɪm prə və-/
    • /ˌɪm.prə.vaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-prov-uh-zey-shuh n, im-pruh-vuh-]
    • /ɪmˌprɒv əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌɪm prə və-/

Definitions of improvisation word

  • noun improvisation the art or act of improvising, or of composing, uttering, executing, or arranging anything without previous preparation: Musical improvisation involves imagination and creativity. 1
  • noun improvisation something improvised: The actor's improvisation in Act II was both unexpected and amazing. 1
  • noun improvisation The action of improvising. 1
  • noun improvisation creating spontaneously 1
  • noun improvisation unprepared speech, etc. 1
  • noun improvisation the act or an instance of improvising 0
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Origin of improvisation

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; improvise + -ation

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Parts of speech for Improvisation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Improvisation

improvisation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for improvisation

noun improvisation

All 9 Synonyms of improvisation

Antonyms for improvisation

noun improvisation

  • orchestration — (uncountable) the arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.
Just one Antonym for improvisation

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  • extempore

    Spoken or done without preparation.

  • impromptu

    made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.

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  • jazz singer

    a singer whose vocal technique is similar to that of a musical instrument, and whose singing has a strong jazz feeling, chiefly imparted through phrasing, melodic improvisation, and rhythmic subtlety.

  • lira da braccio

    a many-stringed musical instrument of the 15th and 16th centuries, played with a bow and used for polyphonic improvisation.
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