1. rubato - Noun
2. rubato - Adjective
Robbed; borrowed.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAll of this was pre-MIDI, but the results were impressive even though heavy doses of tempo rubato would continually surprise my Synthetic Performer. Source: Internet
In 1985 we solved the tempo rubato problem by incorporating learning from rehearsals (each time you played this way the machine would get better). Source: Internet
His solo style was marked by an advanced linear technique, sophisticated harmonic sense, counterpoint between improvised lead lines, bass figures and chords, spontaneous modulations, and transitions from fast tempos to rubato passages. Source: Internet
Short, p. 28 Holst enjoyed playing for Wurm, and learned much from him about drawing rubato from players. Source: Internet