improvised solo

collocation in English

meaningsofimproviseandsolo

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improvise
verb[I or T]
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/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/us
/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
to invent or make something, such as a speech or a device, at the time when it is needed without already having ...
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solo
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/us
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
a musical performance given by one person alone, or a musical performance in which one person is given ...
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(Definition ofimproviseandsolofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The number of special features, pre-written stop-time breaks andimprovisedsolopassages in this record yield a tapestry of musical contrasts.
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These behaviors occur in his jazz andimprovisedsoloperformances, but are for the most part absent whenever he plays classical repertory.
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One such style is the practice of comping, or playing a rhythmic chordal accompaniment to animprovisedsolo.
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Animprovisedsolosounds so much better than a written one.
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This facilitated creative musical development during the improvised solos and produced a perceptible 'atmosphere' between the musicians.
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The konkoni and djembe are in a rhythmic dialog, with each drum taking turns playing accompaniment while the other instrument plays improvised solos.
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A source of melodic ideas for improvisation is transcribing improvised solos from recordings.
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Jazz soloists and improvisers also use chord substitutions to help them add interest to their improvised solos.
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In jazz groups and jazz fusion bands, the rhythm section members are often called on to perform improvised solos.
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The brass instruments usually carry the melody, and there are many improvised solos.
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The organ trio format was characterized by long improvised solos and an exploration of different musical moods.
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The live set focuses on accessible rhythm driven music, that some classify as having elements of modern dance music, despite including a lot of improvised solos.
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The piece typically features several improvised solos.
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It is often used during improvised solos.
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