即興
Meanings
1
The act of creating or performing something spontaneously without preparation, especially in music, theater, or speech.
His piano performance was complete improvisation.
2
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes something done or made on the spot without planning; often used as a prenominal modifier (即興の〜).
I was asked to give an impromptu speech.
Usage patterns
- 即興で〈動詞〉to do something spontaneously, without prior preparation
He gave an impromptu speech.
- 即興の〈物〉an improvised ~; something created on the spot
This is an improvised tune.