Improviseren
Example: De muzikanten moesten snel improviseren tijdens het optreden.
Definition
"Improviseren" means to create or perform music spontaneously without prior preparation, often adapting to the moment during a performance. Musicians who "improviseren" invent melodies or harmonies on the spot, responding creatively to the musical context around them.
Etymology
The Dutch word "improviseren" comes from the Latin 'improvisus,' meaning 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected.' It entered Dutch through French 'improviser.' Did you know? The term reflects the art of making something up suddenly, perfectly fitting the spontaneous nature of musical improvisation.
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"Improviseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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