"improvisational comedy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: improvisational comedies [plural]
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  1. A form of improvisational theatre performed with little predetermination of subject matter and structure, but with interaction with the audience. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: impro, improv
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  2. An instance of such theatre. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-improvisational_comedy-en-noun-9h5JxoSw

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