as in impromptu
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Additionally, the craft of improvisation plays a major role in both, reinforcing their stylistic and cultural connections—an undeniable bond that has not only linked them for decades but solidified their place as two of the most revolutionary forces in modern music.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Harmony is the most human she’s ever seemed around Hampton, and Le Gros, who has known Arquette since 1989, says their dynamic came from a fair amount of improvisation encouraged by director Ben Stiller, as well as an extra-long gap between shooting scenes for the episode.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
For clinicians, every shift is a mix of strategy, improvisation and pure instinct.
—Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Harmony is the most human she’s ever seemed around Hampton, and Le Gros, who has known Arquette since 1989, says their dynamic came from a fair amount of improvisation encouraged by director Ben Stiller, as well as an extra-long gap between shooting scenes for the episode.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
For clinicians, every shift is a mix of strategy, improvisation and pure instinct.
—Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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