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impromptu

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈprɑːmptuː/ · UK /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/

impromptu means: Done or arranged without planning or preparing beforehand.

adjective

UNPLANNEDC1

Done or arranged without planning or preparing beforehand.

  • We had an impromptu picnic.
  • She gave an impromptu speech after dinner.
  • An impromptu concert drew a small crowd.

Similar words: spontaneous, unplanned, unrehearsed

Opposites: planned, rehearsed

Common phrases: impromptu speech, impromptu party, impromptu performance

adverb

WITHOUT PREPARATIONC2

Without planning or preparing beforehand.

  • She spoke impromptu.
  • He played impromptu while the guests arrived.
  • Can you perform impromptu without any notes?

Similar words: spontaneously, off the cuff

Common phrases: speak impromptu, perform impromptu, play impromptu

noun

MUSICAL PIECEC2

A short piece of music, usually for one player, that sounds freely invented.

  • She played an impromptu on the piano.
  • The recital ended with two impromptus.
  • His latest impromptu has a gentle melody.

Common phrases: piano impromptu, play an impromptu, compose an impromptu

Questions about impromptu

What does impromptu mean?

Done or arranged without planning or preparing beforehand.

What is impromptu in other languages?

Türkçe: doğaçlama · Español: improvisado · Français: improvisé · Deutsch: spontan · Italiano: improvvisato · 日本語: 即興の

How do you pronounce impromptu?

In American English /ɪmˈprɑːmptuː/; in British English /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/.

How do you use impromptu in a sentence?

We had an impromptu picnic. She gave an impromptu speech after dinner.

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