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Noun
Definition: an extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated"
Definition: a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
Definition: A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
Adjective
Definition: with little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"; "an off-the-cuff toast"; "a few unrehearsed comments"
Definition: Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.
Adverb
Definition: without advance preparation; "he spoke ad lib"