Metronome Definition

mĕtrə-nōm
noun
A clockwork device with an inverted pendulum that beats time at a rate determined by the position of a sliding weight on the pendulum: it is used esp. to help a person maintain regular tempo in practicing on the piano, etc.
Webster's New World
A device used to mark time by means of regularly recurring ticks or flashes at adjustable intervals.
American Heritage
An electrical device that produces an intermittent sound or flashing light, for similar use.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Metronome

Noun

Singular:
metronome
Plural:
metronomes

Origin of Metronome

  • Greek metron measure mē-2 in Indo-European roots Greek nomos rule, division nem- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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