What does metronome mean?
Metronome means (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..
Metronome
/ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/ · noun
Meaning
(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..
Example Sentences
The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato.
It’s one of the earliest pieces in the comprehensive collection of metronomes by the British instrument dealer Tony Bingham, which forms the bulk of the Basel exhibition.
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- metronomes
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The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato.
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