improvised performance

Definitions

A theatrical or musical presentation created spontaneously without prior rehearsal or a scripted plan.

A performance where the content, dialogue, or actions are invented by the performers in the moment.

Examples

The jazz band captivated the audience with a brilliant improvised performance that lasted for over twenty minutes.

Due to the lead actor's sudden illness, the troupe had to deliver an improvised performance to keep the show running.

Synonyms

extemporaneous performance ad-libbed act spontaneous show unrehearsed presentation off-the-cuff performance

Antonyms

scripted performance rehearsed act choreographed show prepared presentation planned performance