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aleatory

Syllabification: (a·le·a·to·ry)

Definition of aleatory

adjective

  • depending on the throw of a die or on chance; random.
  • relating to or denoting music or other forms of art involving elements of random choice (sometimes using statistical or computer techniques) during their composition, production, or performance.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin aleatorius (see aleatoric)

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