Associations to the word «Metronome»

Wiktionary

METRONOME, noun. (music) a device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes

Dictionary definition

METRONOME, noun. Clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music.

Wise words

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