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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Liman pressed Hudson about the exact meaning of consent in the context of intimate scenes, asking whether and how improvisation may come into play.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The program will feature a mix of prepared selections, spontaneous improvisation and audience requests.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Robin Williams rocketed to fame as Mork from Ork, dazzling audiences with rapid-fire improvisation and boundless energy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Sanders’s violin weaves his classical roots into the pulse of jazz improvisation.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The program will feature a mix of prepared selections, spontaneous improvisation and audience requests.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Robin Williams rocketed to fame as Mork from Ork, dazzling audiences with rapid-fire improvisation and boundless energy.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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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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