metronome

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to keep time in music, with a regular ticking or beating.

  - "The musician set the metronome to 120 beats per minute."
  - "Can you hear the metronome ticking in the background of the recording?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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tone , gone , mown , drome

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Variants

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metronome , metronomes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'metron' meaning measure + 'onoma' meaning name.

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Trivia

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1. The first metronomes were made in the early 18th century, but they were not practical for everyday use until the invention of a spring-driven mechanism in the late 18th century.

2. Some musicians prefer to use a digital metronome instead of a mechanical one, as it offers more precise tempo settings and is more portable.

3. The metronome markings (such as 'Andante' or 'Allegro') indicate the tempo, but they do not necessarily correspond to a specific number of beats per minute.

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1. Tempo: The speed or pace of a musical composition, often indicated by the metronome markings.

2. Conductor: A person who leads an orchestra or choir during a performance, using gestures and body language to indicate the tempo and rhythm.

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Culture

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The metronome has been used in music since the early 18th century, and is an essential tool for musicians to keep a consistent tempo during practice and performance.

How to Memorize "metronome"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, mechanical device with a pendulum that swings back and forth, ticking off beats.
   - Visualize the metronome as a symbol of consistency and precision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the metronome with the concept of rhythm and tempo.
   - Think of the metronome as the heartbeat of a musical composition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-E-T-R-O-N-O-M-E to remember the meaning: Measuring Every Tempo Right On My End.

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