"chronos" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} chronos
  1. (music) A steady, quantifiable beat or rhythm; measured or objective time.
    Sense id: en-chronos-en-noun-uC3nYwXW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Music Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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