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单词 quodlibet
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Definition of quodlibet in English:

quodlibet

noun ˈkwɒdlɪbɛtˈkwädləˌbet
  • 1archaic A topic for or exercise in philosophical or theological discussion.

    〈古〉(哲学或神学讨论的)论题,练习

    an author of theological lectures and quodlibets
  • 2literary A light-hearted medley of well-known tunes.

    〈诗/文〉(轻松愉快的)名曲集锦

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As you know, a quodlibet contrapuntally mingles independent tunes, like ‘Humoresque’ and ‘Way Down upon the Swanee River.’
    • From this he generates canons, overtures, duets, fugues, 3-part sinfonias, and even the famous quodlibet, in which several tunes sound simultaneously.

Derivatives

  • quodlibetarian

  • noun kwɒdlɪbɪˈtɛːrɪən

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, from quod 'what' + libet 'it pleases'.

Definition of quodlibet in US English:

quodlibet

nounˈkwädləˌbet
  • 1archaic A topic for or exercise in philosophical or theological discussion.

    〈古〉(哲学或神学讨论的)论题,练习

    an author of theological lectures and quodlibets
  • 2literary A lighthearted medley of well-known tunes.

    〈诗/文〉(轻松愉快的)名曲集锦

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As you know, a quodlibet contrapuntally mingles independent tunes, like ‘Humoresque’ and ‘Way Down upon the Swanee River.’
    • From this he generates canons, overtures, duets, fugues, 3-part sinfonias, and even the famous quodlibet, in which several tunes sound simultaneously.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, from quod ‘what’ + libet ‘it pleases’.

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