Sekirov Dictionary

impromptu

UK /ɪmˈpɹɒmp.tju/US /ɪmˈpɹɑmp.t(j)u/

noun 2
adjective 1
adverb 1
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

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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. — 1997
Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.

adjective1

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Improvised; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.
- The party began with an impromptu rendition of “Happy Birthday”.

adverb1

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Extemporaneously; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.
- was done impromptu

verb1

To compose offhand.

forms

impromptued · impromptuing · impromptus

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