as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation a guitar extemporization

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improvisation
Noun
  • The improvisation is shaped by the energy of the audience.
    Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Joan Laporta’s presidency has been characterised by improvisation and short-term calls, which often just kick problems further down the road.
    Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Extemporization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporization. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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