"impromptu" meaning in English

See impromptu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪmˈprɒmptju/ [UK], /ɪmˈprɑmpt(j)u/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impromptu.wav [UK] Forms: impromptu [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is impromptu, it is not planned or rehearsed.
    Sense id: simple-impromptu-en-adj-wzjT6RgT

Noun

IPA: /ɪmˈprɒmptju/ [UK], /ɪmˈprɑmpt(j)u/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impromptu.wav [UK] Forms: impromptu [singular], impromptus [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An impromptu in music is something played without forethought of what beats are going to come next it is playing in the moment.
    Sense id: simple-impromptu-en-noun-vFjOyu9m Categories (other): Music
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