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Impromptu

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ɪmˈpɹɒmptju

Definitions

  1. A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
  2. Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
    broadly

Equivalents

Españolimpromptu
Françaisimpromptu
DeutschimprovisiertStegreif
18 more languages

Examples

“The second impromptu is a dance-like Allegretto in A flat major, with a trio in D flat major employing arpeggiated textures.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

improper improper fraction improper integral improper noun improper rotation improper time

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