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

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improvisation
Noun
  • Honestly, stop-motion is such a rigorous process, so ill-suited for improvisation.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Classes include improvisation, vocal, dance and production.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Extemporization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporization. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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