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improvisation

[im-prov-uh-zey-shuhn, im-pruh-vuh-] / ɪmˌprɒv əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌɪm prə və- /


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Improvisation remains an element, but players must work within the system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

"Improvisation and spontaneous creation has been a part of what she's done ever since she was a little kid," he said.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

Born in Crowley in 1935, Jordan moved to New Orleans at 20 years old and created “The Improvisation Arts Quintet” in 1975.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023

Friedman, a wannabe theater producer, opened the Improvisation in 1963 as an after-hours place where Broadway performers could hang out and get up onstage to entertain.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023

Improvisation requires an understanding of the chord progression.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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