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metronome

/ˈmɛtrəˌnəʊm/

/ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronomenoun

metronomes

/ˈmɛtrəˌnəʊm/

/ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

Translations

The musician used a metronome to keep time during practice.

Музыкант использовал метроном, чтобы держать ритм во время практики.

Definitions

A device used by musicians that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick.

The pianist set the metronome to 60 beats per minute to practice her scales.

Any device or signal that produces a regular, rhythmic pulse used to keep or indicate tempo, sometimes figuratively.

The steady drip of water acted as a natural metronome during the meditation session.

Synonyms

tempo device

metronomeadjective

/ˈmɛtrənəʊm/

/ˈmɛtrənoʊm/

Attributive use before another noun (e.g. "metronome marking")

Definitions

Relating to or indicating tempo with reference to a metronome; used attributively before another noun.

The composer included detailed metronome markings in the score.

Synonyms