アドリブ
あどりぶ
noun, na-adjective
ad-lib; improvisation
1.
ad-lib; improvisation
Speaking or performing spontaneously without preparation or a script. Common in music, comedy, and acting.
このシーンはアドリブで演じた。
This scene was performed ad-lib.
ジャズはアドリブが重要だ。
Improvisation is important in jazz.
彼はアドリブが得意だ。
He's good at improvising.
アドリブ is borrowed from Latin "ad libitum" (at pleasure), via English.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- アドリブで〜する: to do something ad-lib
- アドリブが利く: to be good at improvising
- アドリブ演奏: improvised performance
CONTEXTS:
- Music (especially jazz)
- Comedy (manzai, variety shows)
- Acting and theater
- Public speaking
Related Words
Related:
アンコール (encore)