by ear Idiom, Proverb
play by ear
play it by ear
play sth by ear
Idiom(s): play something by ear (2) AND play by earTheme: MUSIC
2. to play a musical instrument well, without formal training.
• John can play the piano by ear.
• If I could play by ear, I wouldn't have to take lessons—or practice!
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adv. phr. 1. By sound, without ever reading the printed music of the piece being played. The church choir sang the hymns by ear. 2. Waiting to see what will happen. I don't want to plan now; let's just play it by ear.play by ear|by ear|ear|play
v. phr. 1. To play a musical instrument by remembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know how to read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn't need any music sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well and can play them by ear. 2. informal To decide what to do as you go along; to fit the situation.
Used with "it". John decided to play it by ear when he went for his interview. It was her first job and she didn't know what to expect, so we had to play it by ear.by ear
1. Without referencing area music or a recording. Refers to the adeptness to comedy a allotment of music. Wow, George is such a accomplished piano player! The way he can comedy pieces by ear afterwards audition them aloof already is so impressive!2. By extension, in an improvised or adjustable way. Typically acclimated in the byword "play it by ear." A: "Are we affair at apex on Saturday?" B: "Around then. I accept to run some errands in the morning, so let's comedy it by ear."Learn more: by, ear
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