Associations to the word «Impromptu»
Noun
- Chopin
- Schubert
- Jam
- Rendition
- Op
- Improvisation
- Sonata
- Speaking
- Gig
- Waltz
- Hendrix
- Liszt
- Vaudeville
- Audition
- Beckett
- Caprice
- Gathering
- Brawl
- Applause
- Session
- Encore
- Versailles
- Duet
- Prelude
- Presley
- Lamont
- Speech
- Piano
- Beethoven
- Reunion
- Beatles
- Concert
- Accompaniment
- Demonstration
- Bonfire
- Twinkle
- Barbecue
- Bassoon
- Cello
- Celebration
- Oratory
- Parade
- Verse
- Performance
- Sermon
- Opus
- Picnic
- Pantomime
- Bouquet
- Cappella
- Luncheon
- Interlude
- Recital
- Dance
- Harmonica
- Monologue
- Flute
- Rooftop
- Shuffle
- Wedding
- Audience
- Harp
- Demonstrator
- Elvis
- Encampment
- Quartet
- Keene
- Happening
- Hogan
- Lennon
- Dancing
- Solo
- Rhyme
- Lecture
- Crowd
- Meeting
- Franz
- Invite
- Acting
- Protester
- Musical
- Duo
- Tune
Adverb
Wiktionary
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.
Dictionary definition
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".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.