RUBATO


Meaning of RUBATO in English

[ rʊ'bα:təʊ ]

(also tempo ~ )

■ noun ( plural ~s or rubati -ti ) Music the temporary disregard for strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slackening.

Origin

Ital., lit. 'robbed'.

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