impromptus
Off-the-cuff pieces
Impromptus is the plural of impromptu—something done without preparation or planning.
The word works as both noun and adjective: an impromptu speech, an impromptu gathering.
In music, an impromptu is a composition with an improvised or spontaneous character, though typically written out: Schubert's impromptus for piano.
She delivered a few impromptus at the open mic night.
Not practiced beforehand
- off-the-cuffUnplanned, unrehearsed
- extemporaneousDone without advance preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
unscripted · performances · speeches · remarks · improvised · unplanned · unprepared · freestyle
unrehearsed
Not practiced beforehand
- off-the-cuffUnplanned, unrehearsed
- extemporaneousDone without advance preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
spur-of-the-moment · unscripted · performances · speeches · remarks · improvised · unplanned · unprepared · freestyle · jam sessions
Schubert
Viennese song composer
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- compositionsCreated artistic pieces
- ChopinPolish Romantic pianist-composer
romantic · classical · recital · opus · movements · fantasies · nocturnes · preludes · sonatas · keyboard
sketches
Rough, quick drawings
stage · entertainment · one-act · vignettes · variety · cabaret · revue · performers · audience · playlets
- Chopinnocturne, mazurka, polonaise, waltz, etude
- parlor musicpiano music, sentimental ballads, piano solos, vocal solos, waltzes
- piano piecesnocturne, etude, prelude, ballade, mazurka
- piano musicpiano, solo piano, blues piano, four hands, piano solos
- Minor workssketches, drafts, fragments, notes, vignettes
- impromptu speechUnrehearsed verbal presentation
- impromptu speakingUnplanned verbal presentation