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Vinony

impromptu

noun

  1. musical form
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adverb

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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ / /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree French impromptubor. English impromptu Borrowed from French impromptu.

  1. Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.

    “The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.”

    “an impromptu speech”

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree French impromptubor. English impromptu Borrowed from French impromptu.

  1. Extemporaneously; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.

    “happened impromptu”

    “was done impromptu”

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree French impromptubor. English impromptu Borrowed from French impromptu.

  1. A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

    “The second impromptu is a dance-like Allegretto in A flat major, with a trio in D flat major employing arpeggiated textures.”

  2. Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.