Musical Performance Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

ad lib workmanlike

ad lib

noun a spontaneous or improvised speech or performance

verb to speak or perform without preparation

  • The actor was able to ad lib his lines flawlessly during the live performance.
  • She had to ad lib a response when asked a question she wasn't prepared for.
  • I love watching comedians ad lib during their stand-up routines.
  • Sometimes in life, you have to ad lib and make quick decisions on the spot.

workmanlike

adjective showing skill and efficiency in one's work; competent and professional

  • The workmanlike approach taken by the team resulted in a high-quality final product.
  • He has a workmanlike attitude towards his job, always putting in the effort to do things properly.
  • She's got a real workmanlike way of getting things done, no messing around.
  • His workmanlike precision on the basketball court earned him the nickname 'The Craftsman'.