ALEATORY


Meaning of ALEATORY in English

[ 'eɪlɪət(ə)ri , 'al- ]

(also aleatoric )

■ adjective

1》 depending on the throw of a die or on chance.

2》 relating to or denoting music or other forms of art involving elements of random choice during their composition or performance.

Origin

C17: from L. aleatorius , from aleator 'dice player', from alea 'die'.

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