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ru·ba·to  (r-bät) Music
n. pl. ru·ba·tos
Rhythmic flexibility within a phrase or measure; a relaxation of strict time.
adj.
Containing or characterized by rubato.
[Italian (tempo) rubato, stolen (time), rubato, past participle of rubare, to rob, of Germanic origin; see reup- in Indo-European roots.]
rubato [ruːˈbɑːtəʊ] Music
n pl -tos
(Music / Classical Music) flexibility of tempo in performance
adj & adv
(Music / Classical Music) to be played with a flexible tempo
[from the Italian phrase tempo rubato, literally: stolen time, from rubare to rob]
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Noun1.rubato - a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat
pacing, tempo - (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
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Play together rhythmically from the very beginning of a piece, managing rubatos, ritardandos and endings.
Preparing the young collaborative artist by Stowell, Patricia / American Music Teacher
; it builds the dynamics smoothly and sensitively, and all the rubatos, ritardandos and accelerandos are logical and delicate.
Antonin Dvorak by Reittererova, Vlasta / Czech Music
You'll find no frenzied tempos or unusual rubatos here, nor any dry, scholarly interpretations, either; just sweet, easeful tunes.
Telemann: Flute Concertos by Puccio, John / Sensible Sound
 
 
 
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