metronome
English
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Etymology
Coined in English from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”) + νόμος (nómos, “regulation, law”).
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/
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Noun
metronome (plural metronomes)
- (music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.
Translations
a device used in music
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