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Rubato
noun
/rəˈbɑ.toʊ/
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
noun
A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat
Synonyms
broken time
syncope
plagiarhythm
semi-harmonic
impromptu
thief in the night
contrapposto
off-note
misbeat
rip-off
bootleg
time theft
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