Metronome
/ˈmɛt.ɹəˌnoʊm/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.
"The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato."
- 2 clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music wordnet
Example
More examples"Beethoven's tempo was strange because his metronome was broken."
Etymology
Coined in English from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + νόμος (nómos, “regulation, law”).