Impromptu (Noun)
Meaning 1
A short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The orchestra's pianist delighted the audience with an impromptu piece he had seemingly composed on the spot.
- An impromptu by Mozart written during a social gathering is an example of the musical genius of the composer.
- Liszt was famous for performing long and complex impromptus at parties for his friends and patrons.
- Throughout the opera, the main character was known for breaking into an impromptu every time she felt overcome with emotion.
- Chopin left numerous manuscripts of his impromptus, some of which were later published and became extremely popular.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's hilarious impromptu during the award ceremony had the entire audience in stitches.
- Her impromptu on the importance of education at the charity event left everyone deeply moved.
- The teacher's impromptu on the historical significance of the monument was both informative and engaging.
- The politician's impromptu statement on social media following the natural disaster sparked controversy.
- The class was impressed by the student's clever impromptu on the role of science in everyday life.