Het rubato
Example: Het rubato in zijn pianospel geeft de muziek extra expressie.
Definition
"Het rubato" is a musical term referring to a flexible tempo in performance, where the timing is slightly stretched or compressed for expressive effect, rather than following a strict, metronomic beat. It enhances emotional expression in music, as in piano playing.
Etymology
"Het rubato" comes from the Italian word 'rubato,' meaning 'stolen.' In music, it implies 'stealing' time by slightly speeding up or slowing down the tempo to add expressiveness. Did you know? This concept originated in the 18th century and has been a favorite technique for romantic musicians.
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"Het rubato" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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