improv

即興劇

観客の案などを使い、出演者がその場で場面を作って演じる生の娯楽。

やさしい英語で： Live entertainment in which performers invent scenes as they go, often using ideas from the audience.

• We went to an improv show.
• The improv troupe asked us for ideas.
• She performs improv at a small theater every Friday.

類義語： improvisational comedy

よく使う表現： improv show, improv comedy, do improv

即興

音楽や言葉、動きを事前に用意せず、演じながら作ること。

やさしい英語で： Making up music, words, or actions as you perform, without preparing them beforehand.

• We tried some improv in class.
• The song ended with a little musical improv.
• Improv helps actors respond quickly to unexpected ideas.

類義語： improvisation

よく使う表現： musical improv, try some improv

即興で演じる

用意した台本や計画なしに、その場で考えながら演じる。

やさしい英語で： To invent a performance as you go, without a prepared script or plan.

• We improv together after class.
• The actors improv on stage using suggestions from the audience.
• Can you improv a scene about a lost dog?

類義語： improvise

よく使う表現： improv a scene, improv with someone