a tempo rubato

Definition of the Italian term a tempo rubato in music:

  1. in free time (with freedom in tempo and rhythm, without a steady beat)
Language
Italian
Abbreviation
a tem. rubato
Alt. abbreviations
a t. rubatoa temp. rubato
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Related terms

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