countable/uncountable a performance of a play or a piece of music in which the performer invents words or musical notes that they have not learned or prepared before
Synonyms and related words
Types of performance
burlesque
impersonation
impression
2
uncountable things that you do or make using only what is available at the time, instead of what is most suitable
Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
modality
method
system
improvisation
noun
US /ˌɪmprɑvɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Forms
singular
improvisation
plural
improvisations
DEFINITIONS2
1
countable/uncountable a performance of a play or a piece of music in which the performer invents words or musical notes that they have not learned or prepared before
Synonyms and related words
Types of performance
burlesque
impersonation
impression
2
uncountable things that you do or make using only what is available at the time, instead of what is most suitable