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metronome
noun met·ro·nome \ˈme-trə-ˌnōm\
: a device that makes a regular, repeated sound to show a musician how fast a piece of music should be played
Full Definition of METRONOME
: an instrument designed to mark exact time by a regularly repeated tick
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Origin of METRONOME
Greek metron + -nomos controlling, from nomos law — more at nimble
First Known Use: 1816
Rhymes with METRONOME
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metronome
noun met·ro·nome \ˈme-trə-ˌnōm\
Definition of METRONOME for Kids
: a device that ticks in a regular pattern to help a musician play a piece of music at the proper speed
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