voluntaries

noun

composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

(military) a person who freely enlists for service

adjective

controlled by individual volition

of your own free will or design

Roots

vellevolunt- · Latin · to will, wish arius-aries · Latin · pertaining to

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