ad libitum

ad lib·i·tum

 (ăd lĭb′ĭ-təm)

adj.

1. Music At the discretion of the performer. Used chiefly as a direction giving license to alter or omit a part.

2. Of or relating to a diet in which the amount of food is not restricted.

adv.

1. Music At the discretion of the performer: repeat ad libitum.

2. Without restriction; freely: mice that were fed ad libitum.

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[Latin ad, according to + libitum, past participle of libēre, to please.]

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ad libitum

(ˈlɪbɪtʊm; -təm)

adj, adv

(Classical Music) music (to be performed) at the performer's discretion. Often shortened to: ad lib

[see ad-lib]

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ad lib•i•tum

(æd ˈlɪb ɪ təm)
adj., adv.

(used as a musical direction) at one's pleasure; not obligatory or indispensable.

[1695–1705; < Latin]

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ad libitum

at the performer’s discretion

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Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

ad libitum - without advance preparation; "he spoke ad lib" ad lib, impromptu, spontaneously

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Translations

ad libitum

adv (Mus) → ad libitum, in freiem Tempo

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