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Rubato is a term often used in music. It signifies that the tempo may slightly change throughout the piece, based on where the musician feels it is fitting. For instance, slowing down a bit at pauses, or speeding up at points of energy. This may help a song have a more poetic, emotional impact.
The song was played in rubato, which made it mildly difficult to notate.
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Takato Matsuki and Rika Nonaka coupling, also known as Rukato (a portmanteau of Takato and Ruki, the original Japanese names) The two are in Digimon Tamers.
Guy 1"Did you see that new Rukato video on YouTube?"
Guy 2"Yah, I have not seen a video that good in a long time"
Rukato by CodeBoy February 23, 2010
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Rutatouille

Marrying cuisine and emotion: 'Ratatouille' and 'Rut'
An expression of displeasure or disappointment.
Shit, I got with Layla last night
Sorry to hear that mate, sounds like some piping hot rutatouille.

I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage, sounds like some stale rutatouille.
Rutatouille by Arian Manouchehri October 6, 2010

rubatosis 

The unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat
I am reminded that I am alive in the most disturbing way because of rubatosis
rubatosis by Grillbyhearts July 16, 2016

Rubanoed 

The act of being hit in the face with any blunt object that is not a fist. Derived from a 'Taking Back Sunday' concert in which lead singer, Adam Lazzara hit bassist, Matt Rubano in the face with his microphone.
Guy 1: "See that Taking Back Sunday concert"

Guy 2: "Yeah, I was up front, scared I was gonna get Rubanoed!
Rubanoed by Kyle Haney August 31, 2008

matt rubano 

short bassist of taking back sunday. super sweet and awesome and funny and kickass.
matt rubano is my midgie
matt rubano by Roxanne February 10, 2004

Rubanoed 

The act of being hit in the face with any blunt object that is not a fist. Derived from a 'Taking Back Sunday' concert in which lead singer, Adam Lazzara hit bassist, Matt Rubano in the face with his microphone.
Guy 1: "See that Taking Back Sunday concert"

Guy 2: "Yeah, I was up front, scared I was gonna get Rubanoed!
Rubanoed by Kyle Haney May 31, 2006