Associations to the word «Impromptu»

IMPROMPTU, adjective. Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.

IMPROMPTU, noun. (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

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

IMPROMPTU, noun. An extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated".

IMPROMPTU, noun. A short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation.

IMPROMPTU, adverb. Without advance preparation; "he spoke ad lib".

IMPROMPTU, adjective. With little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"; "an off-the-cuff toast"; "a few unrehearsed comments".