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ad lib

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Adverb

  1. At pleasure.
  2. At will.
  3. As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.
  4. Extemporaneously.

Adjective

  1. Extemporaneous, impromptu.
  2. Alternative form of ad lib.

Noun

  1. An instance of something improvised, especially a line.
  2. Improvised vocals added after the main vocals have been recorded which serve to emphasize the rhythm or fill the lyrical bar line.
  3. Alternative form of ad lib.

Verb

  1. To perform without a script.
  2. To perform without preparation.
  3. To perform extemporaneously.
  4. To perform ad libs; to improvise lyrics after the main lyrics have been recorded.
  5. To perform (lyrics) as ad libs.
  6. Alternative form of ad lib.

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