rubato
ru·ba·to
noun \rü-ˈbä-(ˌ)tō\ plural ru·ba·tos
Definition of RUBATO
: a fluctuation of tempo within a musical phrase often against a rhythmically steady accompaniment
Origin of RUBATO
Italian, literally, robbed
First Known Use: circa 1883
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