Improv

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˌprɑːv/

Improv (noun)

  1. a type of acting where performers make up the story and dialogue as they go along.
  2. music created spontaneously without a written score, often in jazz.

Examples

  • The actors excelled at improv, creating scenes on the spot.
  • Improv requires quick thinking and creativity from performers.

Common collocations: perform improv, improv skills, improv comedy, improv session, improv techniques

Synonyms of Improv

Neutral

Informal