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quodlibet
quodlibet [ kwóddli bet ] (plural quodlibets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. theological discussion point: a theological question put forward as an exercise for discussion
2. medley of tunes: a musical performance composed largely of familiar tunes
[14th century. < medieval Latin quodlibetum< Latin quodlibet 'whatever pleases']
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