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Rubato
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rubato Music
1. flexibility of tempo in performance
2. to be played with a flexible tempo
Rubato 

in music, a term designating a rhythmically free (not strictly in time) execution of the notes. Rubato is usually associated with the acceleration and slackening of tempo.
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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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