metronome

met·ro·nome  (mtr-nm) n. Music A device used to mark time by means of regularly recurring ticks or flashes at adjustable intervals. [Greek metron, measure; see m-2 in Indo-European roots + Greek nomos, rule, division; see nem- in Indo-European roots.]

metronome

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metronome

Noun

a device which indicates the speed music should be played at by producing a clicking sound from a pendulum with an adjustable period of swing [Greek metron measure + nomos law]

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metronome

an instrument for marking time in music that produces regular ticking sounds for a variety of rhythmic settings. — metronomic, metronomical, adj.

See also: Instruments

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an instrument for marking time in music, producing regular ticking sounds at a variety of settings. — metronomic, metronomical, adj.

See also: Music

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

metronome - clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music pendulum - an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity

Translations

metronome [ˈmɛtrənəum] n → metrónomo

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metronome [ˈmɛtrənəum] n → métronome m

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metronome [ˈmɛtrənəum] n → Metronom nt

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metronome [ˈmɛtrənəum] n → metronomo