rubato

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.

• 🇵🇹Termo musical que indica um andamento flexível, em que o intérprete pode acelerar ou desacelerar o tempo para obter efeito expressivo, sem seguir estritamente o ritmo.

1. Flexible tempo in music C1 formal art

   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.

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Tempo flexível na música

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