rubato

• Musikalischer Fachbegriff für ein flexibles Tempo, bei dem der Ausführende den Rhythmus zugunsten des Ausdrucks beschleunigen oder verlangsamen darf, ohne strikt an das Metrum gebunden zu sein.

A musical term referring to a flexible tempo where the performer is allowed to speed up or slow down for expressive effect, not strictly adhering to the beat.

1. Flexible tempo in musicC1formalart

   A musical term indicating a flexible, expressive tempo where the performer can speed up or slow down slightly for emotional effect, not strictly adhering to the beat.

   Flexibles Tempo in der Musik

   • The pianist used rubato to add emotion to the slow movement.
   • In Chopin's nocturnes, rubato is essential for the expressive phrasing.
   • The conductor allowed the soloist to play with rubato during the cadenza.