El rubato
Example: El rubato en aquesta peça afegeix una expressió més profunda a la música.
Definition
"El rubato" in music refers to a flexible tempo where the performer slightly speeds up or slows down the pace for expressive purposes, adding emotional depth to the piece without altering the overall timing.
Etymology
"El rubato" comes from the Italian word 'rubare,' meaning 'to steal.' Did you know? It refers to 'stealing' time by momentarily altering the tempo, which performers 'borrow' and 'return' to create expressive nuance in music.
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