impromptu

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Synonyms

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From Latin imprōmptus (“‘not ready’”), from im- + prōmptus (“‘ready, at hand’”).

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• IPA: /ɪmprɒmptju/

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impromptu (not comparable)

1. Improvised; without prior preparation; extemporaneous; unplanned.

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

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impromptu (plural impromptus)

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

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French

[edit] Noun

impromptu m. inv.

1. (music) impromptu

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• improvviso