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improvisation [ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən] n
1. the act or an instance of improvising 2. a product of improvising; something improvised improvisational , improvisatory [ˌɪmprəˈvaɪzətərɪ -ˈvɪz- ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪtərɪ -trɪ] adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
improvisation noun 1. invention, spontaneity, ad-libbing, extemporizing Funds were not abundant, and clever improvisation was necessary. 2. ad-lib an improvisation on 'Jingle Bells' Translations improvisation [ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃən] N (= act) → improvisación f; (= improvised speech, music) → improvisación f improvisation improvisation [ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃ/ən] n → improvvisazione f improvisation [ˌɪmprəvaɪˈzeɪʃ/ən] n → improvvisazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Be that as it may, Tragedy--as also Comedy --- was at first mere improvisation. It was not indeed entirely an improvisation, but had taken shape in inward colloquy, and rushed out like the round grains from a fruit when sudden heat cracks it. He was wont to say that the only redeeming feature of our captivity was the ample time it gave him for the improvisation of prayers--it was becoming an obsession with him. |
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