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.

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.