"metronome" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/ [US], /ˈmɛtrəˌnəʊm/ [UK] Audio: en-us-metronome.ogg [US] Forms: metronome [singular], metronomes [plural]
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  1. A metronome is something that musicians use to make sure they are playing on time.
    Sense id: simple-metronome-en-noun-2kofVVS6 Categories (other): Music
     
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