noun
- Plural of improvisatore; performers who compose and recite poetry or music extemporaneously.
Usage: Chiefly historical or literary; Italian origin; refers to skilled performers from 16th–19th centuries
Examples
- The improvisatores of Renaissance Italy were celebrated for their ability to compose elaborate verses on the spot.
- Audiences gathered to hear the improvisatores perform their spontaneous poetic compositions.
- The tradition of improvisatores influenced the development of modern improvisation in music and theater.