Meaning of rubato | Babel Free
rəˈbɑ.toʊDefinitions
A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat.
Examples
“The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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