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metronome

/mɛˈtrɒnəm/ noun · British & US
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What does metronome mean?

noun

A device that produces a regular click or tick to mark time, used by musicians to keep a steady tempo. A metronome can also refer to a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm of something.

Example

"The conductor used a metronome to keep the orchestra in time."

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