ad lib
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adverb
- At pleasure.
- At will.
- As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.
- Extemporaneously.
Adjective
- Extemporaneous, impromptu.
- Alternative form of ad lib.
Noun
- An instance of something improvised, especially a line.
- Improvised vocals added after the main vocals have been recorded which serve to emphasize the rhythm or fill the lyrical bar line.
- Alternative form of ad lib.
Verb
- To perform without a script.
- To perform without preparation.
- To perform extemporaneously.
- To perform ad libs; to improvise lyrics after the main lyrics have been recorded.
- To perform (lyrics) as ad libs.
- Alternative form of ad lib.
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