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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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Shifting into an improvisational mode of thinking and performing requires practice. The Comedy Studies Program, which begins in January, will give 16 students the chance to study and work with members of the famous Second City improvisational troupe in Chicago, which helped launch numerous comedy careers, including those of Robert Klein, Joan Rivers, Bill Murray, Amy Sedaris, and Steve Carrell. More than just another collection of recipes, Joanne Saltzman (Founder and Director of the Natural School of Cookery, Boulder, Colorado) wants the readers of Intuitive Cooking to learn about the underlying principles of flavor and texture that underpin successful improvisational cooking. |
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