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Meaning of metronome
A device that produces a regular, repeated pulse or beat, used to help a musician keep a steady tempo.
Etymology of metronome
The word "metronome" originates from the Greek words "metron," meaning measure, and "nomos," meaning law, with the suffix "-ome," which forms a noun indicating a place or instrument.
Historically, the term "metronome" was first used in the early 19th century to describe a mechanical device that produced a regular, repeated pulse or beat.
Synonyms
timekeeper
timer
clock
chronometer
stopwatch
pacemaker
rhythm guide
beat counter
tempo marker
rhythm indicator
pulse meter
time marker
rhythm keeper
tempo keeper
beat keeper
pulse keeper
timebeater
rhythmic guide
temporal guide
chronographic device
rhythmic indicator
temporal indicator
pacing device
rhythmic regulator
tempo regulator
time regulator
rhythmic controller
tempo controller
time controller
rhythmic moderator
tempo moderator
time moderator
Definitions
- A device that produces a regular, repeated pulse or beat, used to help a musician keep a steady tempo.
- * A marked or measured interval of time, used as a standard for measurement.
Usage Examples
- The musician used a metronome to practice playing the piano at a steady tempo.
- * The conductor used a metronome to help the orchestra keep a consistent beat during the performance.
Antonyms
arrhythmia
irregularity
unevenness
irregular beat
uneven beat
discord
cacophony
dissonance
incoherence
chaos
anarchy
disorder
confusion
turmoil
turbulence
unpredictability
variability
capriciousness
unpredictedness
unsteadiness
irregularity
lack of rhythm
absence of tempo