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Improvisation – The spontaneous and creative performance of musical ideas

(Pronounced ihm-pruh-vi-zay-shn)

To remember what improvisation is, use the following mnemonic:

She improved the songs with her ideas. It was sensational (improvisation) to watch her spontaneous and creative performance.

She improved the songs with her ideas. It was sensational (improvisation) to watch her spontaneous and creative performance.

Examples of improvisation in a sentence

The band was well practiced in improvisation

While the guitarist tuned, the band filled in with improvisation

Improvisation skills are key to jamming. 

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