improvisation
noun/ˌɪmprəvɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,742 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The act of creating or performing something without preparation or a fixed plan.
Example sentence
The jazz musician impressed the audience with his brilliant improvisation during the concert.
Synonyms & related words
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