a bene placito

English

Etymology

Borrowing from Italian a bene placito ("at pleasure")

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ɑ ˈbɛ.ni ˈplɑ.t͡ʃəˌtoʊ/

Adverb

a bene placito (not comparable)

1. (music) At pleasure; ad libitum.

Usage notes

• Used as a direction in music.