Answer: artisticlicense

AnswerCrossword Clue
ARTISTICLICENSERubato, for example
ARTISTICLICENSEPoet's liberty
ARTISTICLICENSECreative freedom
ARTISTICLICENSECreative leeway
ARTISTICLICENSECreative liberty
ARTISTICLICENSEWhat a stopped painter is asked for?