da capo ad libitum

Definition of the Italian term da capo ad libitum in music:

  1. from the beginning as you like (with freedom in tempo, rhythm, and expression)
Language
Italian
Abbreviation
D.C. ad lib.

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Related terms

Italian musical terms related to da capo ad libitum:

  • ad – at, to, in, for, on, by, from, with, in the style ...
  • capo – beginning...
  • da – from, of, by, for, at, with, to, like, as, since