- impromptu im·promp·tu
- [ɪm'prɒmptjuː]
1. adjimprovvisato (-a), estemporaneo (-a)2. adv(speak) improvvisando, a braccio
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impromptu im·promp·tu
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Impromptu — Im*promp tu, adv. or a. [F. impromptu, fr. L. in promptu in readiness, at hand; in in + promptus visibility, readiness, from promptus visible, ready. See {Prompt}.] Offhand; without previous study; extemporaneous; extempore; as, an impromptu… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Impromptu — Im*promp tu, n. 1. Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) A piece composed or played at first thought; a composition in the style of an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Impromptu — Im|promp|tu 〈[ ɛ̃prɔ̃ty:] n. 15〉 1. französ. Stegreifgedicht 2. 〈Mus.〉 nach einem Einfall frei gestaltetes, der Improvisation ähnl. Musikstück, bes. für Klavier [frz., „aus dem Stegreif, improvisiert“] * * * Impromptu [ɛ̃prɔ̃ ty; französisch,… … Universal-Lexikon
impromptu — /im promp tooh, tyooh/, adj. 1. made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds. 2. suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.: an impromptu dinner. 3. improvised; having the character of an improvisation.… … Universalium
impromptu — im|promp|tu [ ım pramp,tu ] adjective not planned or prepared: an impromptu dinner party ╾ im|promp|tu adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
impromptu — im|promp|tu [ımˈprɔmptju: US ımˈpra:mptu:] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: Latin in promptu in readiness ] done or said without any preparation or planning impromptu speech/party/meeting etc ▪ The band gave an impromptu concert on the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
impromptu — im•promp•tu [[t]ɪmˈprɒmp tu, tyu[/t]] adj. adv. n. pl. tus. adj. 1) made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu party[/ex] 2) having the character of an improvisation 3) without preparation: to deliver a speech impromptu[/ex] 4)… … From formal English to slang
Impromptu — Im|promp|tu* [ɛ̃prõ ty:] das; s, s <aus gleichbed. fr. impromptu, dies aus lat. in promptu »zur Verfügung«> Klavierstück [der Romantik], meist in 2 od. 3 teiliger Liedform in der Art einer Improvisation … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
impromptu — im|promp|tu Mot Pla Nom masculí … Diccionari Català-Català
impromptu — im·promp·tu s.m.inv. ES fr. {{wmetafile0}} TS mus. → 1improvviso {{line}} {{/line}} DATA: 1884. ETIMO: dalla loc. lat. in promptu visibile, evidente , v. anche impronto … Dizionario italiano
Impromptu — Im|promp|tu 〈 [ɛ̃prɔ̃ty:] n.; Gen.: s, Pl.: s〉 1. 〈Lit.〉 französ. Stegreifgedicht 2. 〈Musik〉 nach einem Einfall frei gestaltetes, der Improvisation ähnl. Musikstück, bes. für Klavier [Etym.: frz., »improvisiert«] … Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch
