'''Rubato''' is a musical expression used to refer to a certain way of altering the rhythm of a piece of music, in which the tempo is alternately speeded up and slowed down for expressive effect.
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'''Rubato''' (literally "robbed")is a musical expression used to refer to a certain way of altering the rhythm of a piece of music, in which the tempo is alternately speeded up and slowed down for expressive effect.
It is most commonly found in [[Romantic]] music, particularly that of [[Chopin]].
It is most commonly found in [[Romantic]] music, particularly that of [[Chopin]].