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Rubato Definition & Meaning

rubato
noun
  1. a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

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Frequently asked questions

What does rubato mean?
a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat
What part of speech is rubato?
Rubato is a noun.

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