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Impromptu
noun
/ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/
Word Frequency:
0.8
Definitions
1.
noun
A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
2.
noun
(by extension) Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
3.
adjective
Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.
"The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'."
Synonyms
extemporaneous
unplanned
ad lib
spur-of-the-moment
spontaneously
ad libitum
unprepared
off-the-cuff
ad-hoc
improvised
makeshift
spontaneous
Rhymes With
beauchamp to
comp to
duchamp to
pomp to
prompt to
prompt two
romp to
romped to
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