rubato Meaning & Definition
/rəˈbɑ.toʊ/
What Does Rubato Mean?
Rubato is used as a noun meaning A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat.
Word Facts for Rubato
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /rəˈbɑ.toʊ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | rubatos |
Rubato Definition (Noun)
- A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat.
Synonyms of Rubato
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Rubato synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
rubato (countable and uncountable, plural rubatos or rubati)
Origin of Rubato
Borrowed from Italian rubato (“robbed, stolen”), since the time is "borrowed".
Rubato Pronunciation
You say rubato as /rəˈbɑ.toʊ/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bɑ).