英语词汇“play something by ear”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

play something by ear

1Perform music without having to read from a score: she could play both by ear and by reading...

Today he still can't read music; he plays instruments by ear.
He learned to play the piano by ear, developing a talent for improvisation which, years later, he would put to good use during the filming of America: A Personal History of the United States.
He taught himself to play a bit by ear, amused the rowdy crowds, and picked up small change.

1.1 (play it by ear) informal Proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan: we’ll just have to play it by ear until we can get something definite sorted out...

I haven't made any decisions; I'm just going to play it by ear.
That's a decision for the future, and we'll play it by ear.
I'm not sure what's on the itinerary; we'll just play it by ear; might visit a gallery, go for something to eat, etc.

Synonyms

improvise, extemporize, ad lib;

make it up as one goes along, take it as it comes, think on one's feet;

Latin ad libitum

informal busk it, wing it

improvise, extemporize, rise to the occasion, ad lib;

take it as it comes;

Latin ad libitum

informal busk it, wing it

See parent entry: play

单词	play something by ear
释义	play something by ear 1Perform music without having to read from a score: she could play both by ear and by reading... Today he still can't read music; he plays instruments by ear. He learned to play the piano by ear, developing a talent for improvisation which, years later, he would put to good use during the filming of America: A Personal History of the United States. He taught himself to play a bit by ear, amused the rowdy crowds, and picked up small change. 1.1 (play it by ear) informal Proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan: we’ll just have to play it by ear until we can get something definite sorted out... I haven't made any decisions; I'm just going to play it by ear. That's a decision for the future, and we'll play it by ear. I'm not sure what's on the itinerary; we'll just play it by ear; might visit a gallery, go for something to eat, etc. Synonyms improvise, extemporize, ad lib; make it up as one goes along, take it as it comes, think on one's feet; Latin ad libitum informal busk it, wing it improvise, extemporize, rise to the occasion, ad lib; take it as it comes; Latin ad libitum informal busk it, wing it See parent entry: play
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