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rubato

 

[ ruหˆbษ‘หtoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music term

Rubato is a musical term that refers to the flexibility of tempo within a musical passage. This technique allows composers and performers to stretch or compress the timing of notes to enhance the expressiveness of the piece. While the tempo may speed up or slow down, the overall structure of the music remains intact. Rubato is often used in romantic music and jazz to convey emotions. It is crucial for musicians to interpret rubato appropriately to maintain the integrity of the piece while also delivering emotional depth.

Synonyms

swing, tempo rubato, tempo variation.

Examples of usage

  • She played the sonata with beautiful rubato.
  • The pianist's use of rubato brought the piece to life.
  • Rubato adds a unique character to the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "rubato" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคฌเคพเคคเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rubato

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะฑะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rubato

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rubato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจ๋ฐ”ํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุจุงุทูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rubato

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rubato

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒๅทดๆ‰˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ัƒะฑะฐั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rubato

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rubato

Etymology

The term 'rubato' originates from the Italian verb 'rubare,' which means 'to steal.' It was first used in a musical context in the 19th century, particularly in reference to the expressive performances in Romantic music. The concept emphasizes a playful interaction with tempo, allowing performers the freedom to interpret music in a way that conveys deep emotional resonance. As composers began experimenting with different structures and emotions, rubato became a crucial element, helping to create more captivating performances. Over time, it has been embraced not only in classical music but also in jazz and other genres, establishing itself as a vital part of musical expression.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,207, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.