noun

metronome

MEHT-ruh-nohm

noun

A device that produces a regular ticking beat to help musicians keep time while practising.

"She practised her scales with the metronome set to a slow tempo."

How to Use Metronome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ticking device that keeps a steady beat for musicians.

Common pairings

set the metronome metronome tempo

metronomes plural

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She practised her scales with the _____ set to a slow tempo.

Coined from Greek metron ("measure") + nomos ("law, rule").

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