extemporize

[ik-stem-puh-rahyz]

ex·tem·po·rize

[ik-stem-puh-rahyz] verb, ex·tem·po·rized, ex·tem·po·riz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to speak extemporaneously: He can extemporize on any of a number of subjects.
2.
to sing, or play on an instrument, composing the music as one proceeds; improvise.
3.
to do or manage something in a makeshift way.
verb (used with object)
4.
to make or devise extempore.
5.
Music. to compose offhand; improvise.

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Extemporize is always a great word to know.
So is dominant seventh. Does it mean:
contains a dominant chord, major third, perfect fifth and a minor seventh
quarter note that is lengthened by half
Also, especially British, ex·tem·po·rise.


Origin:
1635–45; extempore + -ize

ex·tem·po·ri·za·tion, noun
ex·tem·po·riz·er, noun
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extemporize or extemporise (ɪkˈstɛmpəˌraɪz)
 
vb
1.  to perform, speak, or compose (an act, speech, piece of music, etc) without planning or preparation
2.  to use (a temporary solution) for an immediate need; improvise
 
extemporise or extemporise
 
vb
 
extempori'zation or extemporise
 
n
 
extempori'sation or extemporise
 
n
 
ex'temporizer or extemporise
 
n
 
ex'temporiser or extemporise
 
n

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