Ad Libitum
At the performer's discretion; freely.
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expression
Pronunciation
ad LIB-ih-tum
Origin
Latin
Length
139 words · 1 min read
About Ad Libitum
Ad libitum (often abbreviated ad lib.) gives the performer freedom to depart from strict tempo, omit or add a passage, or improvise. In orchestral parts, "ad lib." may indicate an optional section.
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