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impromptu

a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character

Impromptu

a type of improvisation; a short poem composed quickly, often orally, without long reflection. In content, an impromptu is usually a madrigal, epigram, or joke, such as A. S. Pushkin’s “A locust was flying . . . .” Occasionally impromptus are serious and lyrical in content, for example, F. I. Tiutchev’s “Human tears

In music, an impromptu is a piano piece, an improvisation inspired by a certain mood or experience, with vivid lyricism and a free musical form. Impromptus were written by Schubert, Chopin, and Liszt (valse impromptu).

Impromptu

A Windows query and reporting tool from Cognos with support for a large variety of databases. It is capable of generating cross tabs for spreadsheets such as Excel, Lotus for Windows and Quattro Pro for Windows.

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The live piano and vocal renditions of Schubert's impromptus was an undeniable treat.

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Her latest recital in these parts included four Impromptus from Schubert, Bach's gigantic Goldberg Variations and six quite incredible Tangos, arranged by herself, and composed by Astor Piazzolla.

In many ways, they eclipsed the opening pieces: four Schubert Impromptus.

Then there was a dreamy E flat major Impromptu while the G flat work was a perfect example of Schubert writing songs for the piano.

Add to that the fireworks of the A flat Impromptu and it was a great curtain raiser.

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BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 1995--Cognos (NASDAQ:COGNF; TSE:CSN) Business Intelligence business unit today announced that shipments of the general release version of Impromptu 3.

o instant multidimensional data analysis access via an Explorer launch button, for one-button transfer to Cognos PowerPlay, where Impromptu reports and data can be explored and further analyzed.

The new features in Impromptu translate directly into faster and better decisions, improved competitiveness for its users, and significant cost and time savings for MIS management," said Alan Rottenberg, senior vice president, Cognos Business Intelligence products.