improv vs play by ear

improv

verb
  • To perform improv. 

noun
  • Improvisation. 

  • A form of live entertainment characterized by improvisation and interaction with the audience. 

play by ear

verb
  • To do by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur; improvise 

  • To play guided by one's musical ear, rather than from a written score. 

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