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Definition of rubato
rubatos
: a fluctuation of tempo within a musical phrase often against a rhythmically steady accompaniment
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Here, his exquisite rubato yielded magical results, beautifully articulated by the NSO strings.
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Origin and Etymology of rubato
Italian, literally, robbed
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