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Provisional vs Impromptu - What's the difference?

provisional | impromptu |

As nouns the difference between provisional and impromptu

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

As an adjective impromptu is

improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.

provisional

English

Adjective

(head)
  • temporary

    • Noun

  • (philately) a postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

    • 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.