extemporization

Definitions

The act of composing, performing, or speaking something without prior preparation.

A performance or speech delivered spontaneously without a script or notes.

Examples

The jazz musician's brilliant extemporization during the solo left the audience in complete awe.

His speech was not prepared in advance, but rather a skillful extemporization that addressed the crowd's concerns perfectly.

Synonyms

improvisation ad-libbing spontaneity impromptu performance off-the-cuff remark

Antonyms

preparation rehearsal premeditation scripted performance planned delivery