ad placitum

Definition of the Latin term ad placitum in music:

  1. literally "at one's pleasure"
  2. freely (with freedom in tempo, rhythm, and expression)
  3. part in a contrapuntal work which is not bound by the strict rules of imitation
Language
Latin

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to ad placitum:

  • ad libitum – literally "at one's pleasure"...
  • libitum – literally "one's pleasure"...