Impromptu vs. Improvised — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Impromptu and Improvised
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Impromptu
An impromptu (, French: [ɛ̃pʁɔ̃pty], loosely meaning "offhand") is a free-form musical composition with the character of an ex tempore improvisation as if prompted by the spirit of the moment, usually for a solo instrument, such as piano. According to Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung, Johann Baptist Cramer began publishing piano pieces under the (sub-)title of "impromptu." (AMZ, Mar.
Improvised
To make, compose, or perform with little or no preparation
Improvise a solution to the problem.
Improvise variations on a melody.
Impromptu
Prompted by the occasion rather than being planned in advance
An impromptu party.
Improvised
To make or provide from available materials
Improvised a dinner from what I found in the refrigerator.
Impromptu
Spoken, performed, done, or composed with little or no preparation; extemporaneous
A few impromptu remarks.
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Improvised
To make, compose, or perform something extemporaneously.
Impromptu
With little or no preparation; extemporaneously.
Improvised
To make do with whatever materials are at hand
There isn't much in the cabin. We'll just have to improvise.
Impromptu
Something, such as a speech, that is made or done extemporaneously.
Improvised
Created by improvisation; impromptu; unrehearsed.
Impromptu
(Music) A short composition, especially for the piano, performed in an offhand or extemporized style.
Improvised
Simple past tense and past participle of improvise
Impromptu
Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.
The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.
An impromptu speech
Improvised
Done or made using whatever is available;
Crossed the river on improvised bridges
The survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear
The rock served as a makeshift hammer
Impromptu
(music) A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
Impromptu
(by extension) Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
Impromptu
Offhand; without previous study; extemporaneous; extempore; as, an impromptu verse.
Impromptu
Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark.
Impromptu
A piece composed or played at first thought; a composition in the style of an extempore piece.
Impromptu
An extemporaneous speech or remark;
A witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
Impromptu
A short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
Impromptu
With little or no preparation or forethought;
His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
An extemporaneous piano recital
An extemporary lecture
An extempore skit
An impromptu speech
Offhand excuses
Trying to sound offhanded and reassuring
An off-the-cuff toast
A few unrehearsed comments
Impromptu
Without advance preparation;
He spoke ad lib
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