metronome
English edit
Etymology edit
Coined in English from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + νόμος (nómos, “regulation, law”).
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/
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Noun edit
metronome (plural metronomes)
- (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.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
a device used in music
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