impromptu

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈprɒmptju/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈprɑmpt(j)u/

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Adjective

Positive impromptu

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is impromptu, it is not planned or rehearsed.

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

   An impromptu speech

Noun

Singular impromptu

Plural impromptus

1. (music) An impromptu in music is something played without forethought of what beats are going to come next it is playing in the moment.