'Voluntaries' definitions:

Definition of 'Voluntaries'

From: GCIDE
  • Voluntary \Vol"un*ta*ry\, n.; pl. Voluntaries.
  • 1. One who engages in any affair of his own free will; a volunteer. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mus.) A piece played by a musician, often extemporarily, according to his fancy; specifically, an organ solo played before, during, or after divine service. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Eccl.) One who advocates voluntaryism. [1913 Webster]