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| ru·ba·to [ roo btō ] |
noun (plural ru·ba·tos) |
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divergence from strict beat: rhythmic freedom in musical performance, often against a steady accompaniment
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adjective,
adverb |
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with rubato: performed with rubato
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| [Late 18th century. < Italian (tempo) rubato "robbed (time)," past participle of rubare "rob"] |
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