Example Sentences
"Chopin's music is meant to be played with rubato."
"Rubato adds expressiveness and emotion."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of rubato?
Study Tips
To remember rubato, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.