noun
metronome
MEHT-ruh-nohm
Metronome (noun) means a device that produces a regular ticking beat to help musicians keep time while practising. Example: “She practised her scales with the metronome set to a slow tempo.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA ticking device that keeps a steady beat for musicians.
Common pairings
set the metronome
metronome tempo
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- Plural
- metronomes
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Etymology
Coined from Greek metron ("measure") + nomos ("law, rule").
Rhymes for metronome
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What does “metronome” mean?
The word “metronome” means a device that produces a regular ticking beat to help musicians keep time while practising. In plain terms, a ticking device that keeps a steady beat for musicians.
How do you pronounce “metronome”?
“Metronome” is pronounced MEHT-ruh-nohm (/ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “metronome” in a sentence?
Here is “metronome” used in a sentence: “She practised her scales with the metronome set to a slow tempo.”
What part of speech is “metronome”?
“Metronome” is a noun.
Where does the word “metronome” come from?
The word “metronome” comes from Greek. Coined from Greek metron ("measure") + nomos ("law, rule").
