A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Ad Libitum

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From volume 1 of the work.

1502349A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Ad LibitumGeorge Grove


AD LIBITUM (Lat.). At the pleasure of the performer, as regards time and expression. In the case of arrangements—'with violin or flute ad libitum'—it signifies that the solo instrument may be left out or exchanged at pleasure.