Music A-Level
Rubato
What Rubato means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Rubato
A flexible approach to tempo where the performer speeds up and slows down for expressive purposes.
Topics that use Rubato
- Appraising music (AQA A-Level)
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Using Rubato in the exam
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