 Mechanical metronome produced by Japanese manufacturer Nikko, ticking at 96 beats per minute Image by Daniel Eriksson, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 4.0 |
The MetronomesMetronome Metronome Device that produces a sound at a regular interval For other uses, see Metronome (disambiguation). A metronome (from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron) 'measure' and νόμος (nómos) 'law') is a device that produces an audible click or other sound at a uniform interval that can be set by the user, typically in beats per minute (BPM). Metronomes may also include synchronized visual motion, such as a swinging pendulum or a blinking light. Musicians—and others including dancers, athletes, and health professionals—often practise with a metronome to improve their timing, especially the ability to maintain a steady tempo with a regular beat or pulse. Composers and conductors often use numerical metronome markings to communicate their preferred tempos to musicians preparing for… (Source: Wikipedia)
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