improvisation
UK/ɪmprəvaɪ'zeɪʃn/US/.imprәvai'zeiʃәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
Spontaneous creation or performance without preparation.
即兴创作；即兴表演
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimprovisnot, opposite of
+
-ationforward, for, before
=improvisation
improvise + -ation (act/result) = 'something created on the spot, un-foreseen' — see improvise.
Common Collocations
- 1.musical improvisation音乐即兴创作
- 2.theatrical improvisation戏剧即兴表演
Example Sentences
- 1.
Jazz is built on improvisation.