METRONOME


Meaning of METRONOME in English

[ 'mɛtrənəʊm ]

■ noun a musicians' device that marks time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick.

Derivatives

metronomic adjective

metronomically adverb

Origin

C19: from Gk metron 'measure' + nomos 'law'.

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