Metronome

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

Definitions of metronome

noun A device used by musicians to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick

Example Sentences

A1 I use a metronome to help me keep a steady beat while practicing music.

A2 The music teacher recommended using a metronome to improve my timing.

B1 Before the performance, the musician set up the metronome to ensure perfect tempo.

B2 The metronome clicked steadily in the background as the pianist played the complex piece.

C1 The metronome's precise ticking guided the orchestra through the challenging composition.

C2 The metronome's rhythmic pulse served as a constant reminder of the music's tempo during the concert.

Examples of metronome in a Sentence

formal The musician used a metronome to keep time while practicing the piece.

informal I can't play the piano without my trusty metronome to help me stay on beat.

slang I need to grab my metronome before we start jamming out.

figurative His heart beat like a metronome, steady and unwavering.

Grammatical Forms of metronome

• plural: metronomes
• comparative: more metronome
• superlative: most metronome
• present tense: metronomes
• future tense: will metronome
• perfect tense: have metronome
• continuous tense: is metronoming
• singular: metronome
• positive degree: metronome
• infinitive: to metronome
• gerund: metronoming
• participle: metronomed

Origin and Evolution of metronome

First Known Use: 1816 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'metronome' originated from the Greek words 'metron' meaning measure and 'nomos' meaning law.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians keep time, the word 'metronome' has evolved to also refer to the markings on a musical score indicating tempo.