Extemporising

/ɛkˈstɛmpəraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of extemporise; the act of creating, performing, or speaking without advance preparation (British spelling).

Etymology

Regular present participle form of 'extemporise,' created by adding '-ing' to the verb base.

Kelly Says

Musicians describe the joy of extemporising—that flow state where your fingers know what to play before your conscious mind catches up.

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