Tuesday, January 25, 2011

define:ad libitum - Google Search

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"Definitions of ad libitum on the Web:

ad lib: without advance preparation; 'he spoke ad lib'

Ad libitum is Latin for 'at [one's] pleasure'; it is often shortened to 'ad lib' (as an adjective or adverb) or 'ad-lib' (as a verb or noun). ...

Lat.: 'play freely'. In classical music this means free tempo and dynamics, in jazz, pop, rock etc. it means an improvised solo.

a diet offered free-choice, allowing animals to eat as much as they desire; typically allows for 10% leftover from a daily allotment.

To the limit. In respect of feeding this term is used to describe when the fish are fed freely until they reach satiation point

Latin: 'As you wish.'

Abbreviated as ' Ad lib. The style and speed of the music is left for the player or singer to decide.

ad lib: A term which permits the performer to vary the tempo and/or to include or omit a vocal or instrumental part. Synonymous with a piacere.

So here we go...
Push it to the limit. Speak and play freely.