word
Improvisation
im-prov-ih-ZAY-shun
/ɪmˌprɒvɪˈzeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
improvization
Dictionary meaning
Real-time musical composition and performance without preparation — the heart of jazz, Indian classical music, and many folk traditions
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