improvises

Improvises is the third-person singular present tense form of the English verb improvise, used when the subject is he, she, or it. The base verb describes acting without fixed preparation or written material, often in response to a changing situation.

Improvisation, or improvising, is the act of creating actions, dialogue, music, or other performance on the spur of the moment. It depends on quick thinking, listening, and a well-developed sense of structure and material that can be extended or altered in real time. Improvisation can occur within constraints, or as free form exploration, and may be practiced as a skill in its own right or as part of a collaborative activity.

In music, improvisation involves generating melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic ideas in real time, frequently within a given style or set of rules. Jazz is widely associated with improvisation, but it also appears in blues, rock, folk, and Indian classical traditions, as well as in contemporary experimental practices and organized performances that incorporate spontaneous elements.

In theatre and spoken performance, improvisation refers to unscripted scenes, exercises, or games in which actors respond to prompts, partners, and audience input. Improvisation training emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and the development of motifs and narrative arc without a prewritten script.

Etymology and usage: improvisation derives from the French improviser, from Latin improvisus meaning unforeseen or not prepared, with improvises representing the verb form. Throughout history, improvisational skills have been cultivated across many musical and dramatic traditions, and modern practice often combines improvisational elements with composed material.