improvisation
part of speech
noun (improvisation — uncountable; an improvisation, improvisations)
meaning for a pupil
1) Making something up on the spot, without a script or plan — in music, drama or speech. tree →
2) Using whatever you have to solve a problem quickly when you lack the proper things. tree →
3) A piece of music, drama or speech made up in the moment. tree →
sense in the lessons
In drama lessons, improvisation (often «improv») means acting a scene without lines; in music, jazz players improvise solos. In everyday life and outdoor survival, improvisation means using a jumper as a pillow or a stick as a splint. Phrases: improv, drama improvisation, jazz improvisation, a bit of improvisation.
examples
- In drama we did an improvisation about getting lost at the zoo. tree →
- Jazz musicians are famous for improvisation. tree →
- When the tent pole broke, Dad's improvisation was a long branch. tree →
- The speech was pure improvisation; she had no notes. tree →
- Improv games help you think quickly. tree →
- Our band's best song started as an improvisation. tree →
note
Verb: «improvise». Short form «improv» (informal, especially US). Countable when it is one piece; uncountable for the skill. Spelling: improvis-ation, not «improvization» in the UK; US also uses improvisation.
Trees and pragmatics
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