im·pro·vise ( m pr -v z )v. im·pro·vised, im·pro·vis·ing, im·pro·vis·es v.tr. 1. To invent, compose, or perform with little or no preparation. 2. To play or sing (music) extemporaneously, especially by inventing variations on a melody or creating new melodies in accordance with a set progression of chords. 3. To make or provide from available materials: improvised a dinner from what I found in the refrigerator. v.intr. 1. To invent, compose, or perform something extemporaneously. 2. To improvise music. 3. To make do with whatever materials are at hand. [French improviser, from Italian improvvisare, from improvviso, unforeseen, from Latin impr  vsus : in-, not; see in-1 + prvsus, past participle of prvid re, to foresee; see provide.]im pro·viser, impro·visor n. |
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