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Tempo

Rubato

Expressive flexibility in musical timing.

Rubato allows subtle stretching and compressing of time for expression while preserving the broader pulse.

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Rubato — What Is It?

Rubato allows subtle stretching and compressing of time for expression while preserving the broader pulse.

Related Terms

♪AccelerandoA gradual increase in tempo.›♪AdagioA slow and calm tempo character.›♪AllegroA lively and generally fast tempo.›♪AndanteA moderate-slow tempo with a walking character.›♪LargoA very slow, broad and spacious tempo.›♪ModeratoA moderate, balanced tempo.›

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