Improvisation
improvisation
noun im-pro-vi-za-TSION Rare
Origin: from Latin via French
Usage Note
Improvisation in music means spontaneous composition in performance, fundamental to jazz, baroque ornamentation, and folk music. The verb is improvisieren; an Improvisation can also refer to a specific improvised passage.
Examples
"Seine Improvisation am Klavier begeisterte das Publikum."
Natural Translation
His improvisation on the piano thrilled the audience.
Literal Translation
His improvisation at the piano enthused the audience.
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