To improvise
Example: The band had to improvise when the guitar broke during the concert.
Definition
"To improvise" means to create or perform something spontaneously without preparation, especially in music, where a musician invents melodies or rhythms on the spot during a performance.
Etymology
The word "to improvise" comes from the Latin 'improvisus,' meaning 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected.' It entered English in the early 17th century, originally referring to speaking or composing without preparation. Did you know that jazz musicians are famous for their skill to improvise during live performances?
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"To improvise" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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