quodlibet

/ˈkwɒdliˌbɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A composition, typically of several short pieces of music, which is played in a medley, often in a humorous or whimsical manner.

“The concert featured a lively quodlibet of folk songs, blending traditional melodies in an entertaining way.”

2. noun

A philosophical problem or question, especially one that is abstract or trivial.

“The professor posed a series of quodlibets to the students, testing their critical thinking skills and creativity.”

Synonyms

  • medley
  • potpourri

Antonyms

  • homogeneous
  • uniform