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rubato

/ruːˈbɑː.təʊ/

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noun

/ruːˈbɑː.təʊ/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальный термин, обозначающий гибкий темп, при котором исполнителю разрешается ускорять или замедлять темп для выразительного эффекта, не строго придерживаясь ритма.

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.

    ruГибкий темп в музыке

    • 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.
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