{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./
{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 smth. by ear - играть на слух; подбирать без нот; делать что-л. без подготовки, экспромтом; ориентироваться по обстоятельствам, принимать решение по ходу дела