extemporization

noun

ik-ˌstem-pə-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce extemporization (audio)
Definition of extemporizationnext
as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation a guitar extemporization

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improvisation
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  • These releases were often filled with field recordings and improvisations, prioritizing the glimpse into the artist’s mind over the rigors of craft.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Yet musical improvisation remained a defining influence throughout his practice, which was unusual in its diversity of styles, mediums, and materials.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of improvisation
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“Extemporization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporization. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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