Quodlibet Definition

kwŏdlə-bĕt
noun
An academic debate or exercise in argument, esp. on a theological question.
Webster's New World
Formal disputation of such an issue.
American Heritage
A humorously incongruous musical parody, esp. of well-known melodies or texts.
Webster's New World
A usually humorous medley.
American Heritage
(art) A form of trompe l'oeil which realistically renders domestic items (paper-knives, playing-cards, ribbons, etc).
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Other Word Forms of Quodlibet

Noun

Singular:
quodlibet
Plural:
quodlibets

Origin of Quodlibet

  • Middle English from Medieval Latin quodlibetum from Latin quod libet anything at all quod what kwo- in Indo-European roots libet it pleases third person sing. present tense of libēre to be pleasing leubh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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