rubatoPronunciation: /rʊˈbɑːtəʊ/ MusicDefinition of rubato noun (plural rubatos or rubati /-ti/) (also tempo rubato) the temporary disregarding of strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slackening, usually without altering the overall pace. adjective performed with rubato: a rubato phraseOrigin:Italian, literally 'robbed'rubato in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of rubato in the US English dictionary
