impromptu
adjective
made or done without previous preparation.
impromptus
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pluralof impromptu.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For the first half, he joined three otherworldly impromptus — Drei Klavierstücke, Opus 946 — written in Schubert’s last months with the Third Sonata by the neglected Soviet composer Dmitri Kabalevsky.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
For the occasion Mr. Lubimov looked at the forward end of the fortepiano repertory, beginning and ending with late Beethoven sonatas and offering a Glinka rarity and a pair of Schubert impromptus between them.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2012
Chopin's four impromptus, often dismissed as salon pieces and rarely played as a group, completed an uncommonly interesting programme.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2010
Mr. Kissin performs four polonaises and four impromptus with his customary crystalline technique, singing tone and generous rubato.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2010
Not remember your admirable imitation of the speakers in the House?—your charming songs that you struck off with such facility,—the very best impromptus I ever heard.
From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Charles James Lever
