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Impromptu vs Improvisational - What's the difference?

impromptu | improvisational |

As adjectives the difference between impromptu and improvisational

is that impromptu is improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned while improvisational is having the nature of an improvisation.

As a noun impromptu

is (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

impromptu

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.
    • The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

    Synonyms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
  • any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.

    • improvisational

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the nature of an improvisation.