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metronomes

metronomes is the plural of metronome.

Meaning of metronome

Noun

metronome (plural metronomes)

  1. A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.
    • The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato.2007, Michele Weir, Jazz Piano Handbook, Alfred Music Publishing, →ISBN, page 110

Questions about metronomes

What is metronomes the plural of?
Metronomes is the plural of metronome.

Words near metronomes in the dictionary

  1. metrometers
  2. metron
  3. metronidazole
  4. metronidazoles
  5. metronome
  6. metronomes
  7. metronomic
  8. metronomical
  9. metronomically
  10. metronomicity
  11. metronomize

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