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perform extemporaneously

[/pərˈfɔːrm ˌɛkstɛmpəˈreɪniəsli/]
verb phrase
atuar/apresentar-se de improviso
1. To perform or present something without preparation, notes, or prior planning; to improvise a performance
The musician decided to perform extemporaneously, creating a unique improvised set for the audience.
O músico decidiu atuar de improviso, criando um conjunto improvisado único para o público.
2. To deliver a speech, presentation, or artistic performance spontaneously without written preparation
She performed extemporaneously during the concert, surprising everyone with her spontaneous interpretation.
Ela atuou de improviso durante o concerto, surpreendendo a todos com sua interpretação espontânea.
NYC Slang
do it off the top of your dome; wing it; fly by the seat of your pants
Synonyms
improviseperform impromptuad libperform off the cuffperform spontaneously
Antonyms
perform from scriptperform as plannedperform with preparationrehearse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atuar de improviso; improvisar
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apresentar-se na hora; fazer uma apresentação de improviso
Emphasizes spontaneous presentation
Rio de Janeiro
tocar/cantar de ouvido
Often used in musical contexts
Portugal
atuar sem preparação; improvisar
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight formality variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

think on your feet
fly by the seat of one's pants
ad lib
off the cuff
on the spot
de repente e sem aviso prévio
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