adj. Prompted by the occasion rather than being planned in advance: an impromptu party. adj. Spoken, performed, done, or composed with little or no preparation; extemporaneous: a few impromptu remarks. See Synonyms at extemporaneous.ad. With little or no preparation; extemporaneously.n. Something, such as a speech, that is made or done extemporaneously.n. Music A short composition, especially for the piano, performed in an offhand or extemporized style.