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(met-ro-nome) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a device that produces a regular, repeated sound at a set rate, used by musicians to keep a steady tempo while practicing.

Example Sentence

My piano teacher uses a metronome.

More Example Sentences

Using a metronome helped her improve her timing and rhythm.

Synonyms

tempo device; timekeeper; rhythmic indicator

Antonyms

piano

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