1. plural of voluntary; organ solos played before, during, or after a church service
Usage: musical; ecclesiastical
2. plural of voluntary; actions done by choice without being forced or paid

Examples

• The organist played beautiful voluntaries before the wedding ceremony.
• The church service included several traditional voluntaries.
• Her voluntaries at the hospital were greatly appreciated by the staff.
• The concert featured Bach voluntaries performed on the historic organ.
• Many voluntaries go unrecognized despite their importance to the community.
• The musician composed new voluntaries for the Easter service.