VOLUNTARY

Voluntary

In music a voluntary is a piece of music, usually for organ, that is played as part of a church service. In English-speaking countries, the music played before and after the service is often called a 'voluntary', whether or not it is titled so.

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voluntary

Noun

  1. A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument
  2. A volunteer

Adjective

  1. Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
  2. Done by design or intention; intentional.
    If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter.
  3. Working or done without payment.
  4. Endowed with the power of willing.
  5. Of or relating to voluntaryism.
    a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church

Adverb

  1. Voluntarily.


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