What is Rubato?
Rubato is a musical term that means "robbed time." It's when a performer slightly speeds up or slows down the tempo of a piece for expressive effect, without changing the overall time of the entire piece.
Examples of Rubato
- The pianist played the romantic melody with a beautiful rubato, making it sound very emotional and heartfelt.
- Using rubato can make a piece of music feel more natural and less mechanical, like a conversation.
- Singers often use rubato to emphasize certain words or phrases in a song.