improvisation
Improvisation is the act of creating or performing something without any preparation or a written script. It is common in music, acting, and everyday situations when you have to solve a problem quickly.
Exemplos
3 de 5When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.
When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.
The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.
The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.
That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!
That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'I'm-pro-at-vision': You are a professional at creating a vision instantly without a script.
Quiz rápido
The actor forgot his lines, so he used ______ to finish the scene.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: improvisation
Exemplos
When the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.
everydayWhen the stove broke, dinner required some creative improvisation.
The diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.
formalThe diplomat's success was due to his skillful improvisation during the crisis.
That was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!
informalThat was a great bit of improvisation when you forgot your keys!
The professor discussed the role of improvisation in 17th-century Italian theater.
academicThe professor discussed the role of improvisation in 17th-century Italian theater.
Our marketing strategy relied on improvisation because the market changed so fast.
businessOur marketing strategy relied on improvisation because the market changed so fast.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a piece of improvisation
a piece of improvisation
capacity for improvisation
capacity for improvisation
spirit of improvisation
spirit of improvisation
Frequentemente confundido com
Improvisation means making something up on the spot, while improvement means making something better.
Notas de uso
Use this word when talking about art (like jazz or comedy) or when someone handles a surprise situation without a plan.
Erros comuns
Many learners confuse this with 'improvement'. Remember: 'improvise' is about acting, 'improve' is about quality.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'I'm-pro-at-vision': You are a professional at creating a vision instantly without a script.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'improvisus', meaning 'not seen ahead' or 'unforeseen'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western culture, 'improv' is a very popular style of comedy where the actors have no script.
Quiz rápido
The actor forgot his lines, so he used ______ to finish the scene.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: improvisation
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