Ad libitum (/ædˈlɪbᵻtəm/) 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). The roughly synonymous phrase a bene placito ("in accordance with [one's] good pleasure") is less common but, in its Italian form a piacere, entered the musical lingua franca (see below).
The phrase "at liberty" is often associated mnemonically (because of the alliteration of the lib- syllable), although it is not the translation (there is no cognation between libitum and liber). Libido is the etymologically closer cognate known in English.
Music or rhythm
As a direction in sheet music, ad libitum indicates that the performer or conductor has one of a variety of types of discretion with respect to a given passage:
to play the passage in free time rather than in strict or "metronomic" tempo (a practice known as rubato when not expressly indicated by the composer);
to improvise a melodic line fitting the general structure prescribed by the passage's written notes or chords;
The first Ad Lib event featuring Steven Moffat and Frank Skinner drew considerable media interest for Moffat's comments on two subjects: Sherlock's fall in the last episode of the series and the appointment of Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor Who. Moffat conceded that the Doctor can only regenerate 12 times (Capaldi is the 12th) but did not reveal how, or if, he intended to get round this in future. He also stated that he would be surprised if Capaldi did not play the part in his native Scottish accent.
It was purely an ad-lib but when I looked back he was laughing ... “Chase me” subsequently became the catchphrase of the comic, who honed his camp. UK. Obituaries ... .
She added, "We did a very, very simple version of True Colors, and we just kept drilling it and drilling it and drilling it.".Right before getting on stage, Timberlake started to warm up with vocal ad-libs, leaving Kendrick particularly anxious.
Justin Baldoni thought Blake Lively ad-libbed the It Ends With Us rooftop scene - until learning Ryan Reynolds wrote it ... He added that the studio 'made the decision to proactively hire a crisis manager prior to the marketing campaign of the film'.
CMP%69.7. YDs3303 ... C ... B ... While the the vasty majority of O'Connell's throws were underneath in this one, he was mostly on-time and accurate with his throws and even played with uncharacteristic mobility and ad-libbing skill against a bad Jaguars defense.
Gaga even added a couple of saucy lines to it, ... Choosing to ad-lib over the chorus, it appears Redding can’t quite bring himself to sing “May all your Christmases be white” the first time around.
Gary Lineker has said BBC’sSports Personality of the Year show is the only programme he “never really enjoyed” hosting after breaking his silence on his exit after 23 years ... I mean, I like to ad lib, I like to go off piste ... “It was purely that.
Elaborating on Inspector Mackintosh, the creator added ... Speaking to MailOnline at the event, director Merlin Crossingham revealed that the comedian and actor also 'did some ad-libs and some of those did make it in.'. He gushed ... Read More ... Parkvsaid ... .
Gary Lineker has branded the BBC’sSports Personality of the Year show the only programme he “never really enjoyed” hosting after breaking his silence on his exit after 23 years ... I mean, I like to ad lib, I like to go off piste ... “It was purely that.
Gary Lineker has admitted he 'never really enjoyed' hosting Sports Personality of the Year as he breaks his silence on his exit after 23 years ... 'It's a very strange show to do,' he added ... I mean, I like to ad lib, I like to go off piste ... .
Although Norvelle was not gay, his act was based on exploiting the popular John Inman-camp homosexual stereotype ...Geoff Moore/Shutterstock ... He also released an album, Music from My Life ... PA ... It was purely an ad-lib but when I looked back he was laughing.
He told MailOnline ... All this stemmed from after the local elections in May when the council fell into [No Overall Control] and we would not support a Lib Dem/Conservative coalition.'. He added ... In a public statement after the meeting, Hince added ... .
He told MailOnline ... All this stemmed from after the local elections in May when the council fell into [No Overall Control] and we would not support a Lib Dem/Conservative coalition.'. He added ... In a public statement after the meeting, Hince added ... .
Reading Pay’s question, Kisin asked ... He replied ... Fry said. “Ian talking to John Major eventually left equality of age of consent and all the way through to the Lib Dem-Conservative alliance legalising same-sex marriage.”. He added ... She said ... Show comments.
According to writer Carl Gottlieb, Roy Scheider also ad-libbed the iconic line ”You’re gonna need a bigger boat,” which only adds to the goosebumps-inducing magic of that scene.
