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Synonyms for metronome

Grammar : Noun
Spell : me-truh-nohm
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛ trəˌnoʊm

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Définition of metronome

Origin :
  • mechanical musical time-keeper, 1815, coined in English from comb. form of Greek metron "measure" (see meter (n.2)) + -nomos "regulating," verbal adjective of nemein "to regulate" (see numismatics). The device invented 1815 by Johann Maelzel (1772-1838), German civil engineer and showman. Related: Metronomic.
  • As in chronometer : noun watch
  • As in timepiece : noun device that tells time
  • As in clock : noun timekeeping device
Example sentences :
  • The metronome indication, found at the beginning of most modern scores.
  • Extract from : « Essentials in Conducting » by Karl Wilson Gehrkens
  • And now the Wyvern swung it back and forth in a metronome sweep.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • The metronome is not expensive to put up; it costs 16 at the most.
  • Extract from : « The Orchestral Conductor » by Hector Berlioz
  • The sense of time deserted him when the metronome of heartbeat died.
  • Extract from : « Instinct » by George Oliver Smith
  • The simplest form is the tick-tick-tick of a watch or metronome.
  • Extract from : « The Principles of English Versification » by Paull Franklin Baum
  • The metronome is of assistance, as is counting, but these are not enough.
  • Extract from : « Great Pianists on Piano Playing » by James Francis Cooke
  • The metronome at that time was a comparatively new instrument.
  • Extract from : « Great Pianists on Piano Playing » by James Francis Cooke
  • On the other hand, I do not believe that Chopin wrote to a metronome.
  • Extract from : « Instigations » by Ezra Pound
  • A strip of wood was fastened across the face of the metronome H, about 1 in.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • The reel and metronome should be wound up after printing two dozen cards.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
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