Extemporization

/ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of doing, creating, or speaking something without advance preparation or planning (American spelling).

Etymology

American spelling variant of 'extemporisation,' formed from 'extemporize' plus '-ation.' The '-ization' ending is standard in American English.

Kelly Says

Jazz improvisation is pure extemporization—musicians listen to each other and create complex conversations through their instruments without any predetermined score.

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