Definition of the Latin term ad libitum in music:

  1. literally "at one's pleasure"
  2. freely (with freedom in tempo, rhythm, and expression)
  3. optional (the instrument part may be omitted)
  4. improvised (with an improvised melody)
Language
Latin
Abbreviation
ad lib.
Synonym

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