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

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improvisation
Noun
  • Today, Dazzle, 1080 14th St., and Nocturne, 1330 27th St., carry the torch as modern wellsprings for improvisation, swing, and so much soul.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 24 July 2025
  • Blues is driven by improvisation whereas classical is a far more precise, exacting sound.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Extemporization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporization. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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