1. a philosophical or theological point proposed for argument or discussion
Usage: academic; formal
2. a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts
Usage: music

Examples

• The professor presented a complex quodlibet about free will for the students to debate.
• Medieval scholars often engaged in quodlibets during formal disputations.
• The composer created a delightful quodlibet combining three popular folk songs.
• Bach’s Goldberg Variations conclude with a famous quodlibet.
• The theological quodlibet sparked hours of scholarly discussion.
• The choir performed a Renaissance quodlibet that wove together multiple melodies.