adjective
- done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
adverb
- without preparation or planning
noun
- a short piece of instrumental music, especially for piano, that is usually light in character
Usage: music
Examples
- She gave an impromptu speech at the wedding reception.
- The band played an impromptu concert in the park.
- He decided impromptu to visit his old friend.
- The teacher asked students to give impromptu presentations.
- They organized an impromptu picnic when the weather cleared up.
- Chopin’s Impromptu in A-flat major is a beautiful piece.
- The meeting turned into an impromptu brainstorming session.