RUBATO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Rubato

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Italian, literally ‘robbed’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rʊˈbɑːtəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the temporary disregarding of strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slackening, usually without altering the overall pace.

Short Definition:

temporary disregarding of strict tempo to allow expressive quickening or slackening

Variant Forms:
  • tempo rubato

Word: Rubato

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rʊˈbɑːtəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

performed with rubato

Short Definition:

performed with rubato

Examples:
  • a rubato phrase

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