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Metronome — For other uses, see Metronome (disambiguation). Mechanical metronome A metronome is any device that produces regular, metrical ticks (beats, clicks) settable in beats per minute. These ticks represent a fixed, regular aural pulse; some metronomes … Wikipedia
metronome — metronomic /me treuh nom ik/, metronomical, adj. metronomically, adv. /me treuh nohm /, n. a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, esp. in practicing music. [1810… … Universalium
metronome — Instrument for marking time … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
metronome — met•ro•nome [[t]ˈmɛ trəˌnoʊm[/t]] n. an instrument that makes clicks at an adjustable pace for marking rhythm, esp. for practicing music • Etymology: 1810–20; metro I+ nome < Gk nómos rule met ro•nom′ic ˈnɒm ɪk met ro•nom′i•cal, adj. met… … From formal English to slang
metronome — n. adjustable pendulum marking musical tempo. ♦ metronomic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
metronome — n. Mus. an instrument marking time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick. Derivatives: metronomic adj. Etymology: Gk metron measure + nomos law … Useful english dictionary
Tempo — Andante redirects here. For the public transport ticket, see Andante ticket. For the manga by Miho Obana, see Andante (manga). Tempi redirects here. For the Greek valley, see Témpi. For other uses, see Tempo (disambiguation). In musical… … Wikipedia
Concerto for Orchestra (Bartók) — Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123, is a five movement musical work for orchestra composed by Béla Bartók in 1943. It is one of his best known, most popular and most accessible works.[1] The score is inscribed 15 August – 8 October 1943 ,… … Wikipedia
Divertimento for String Orchestra (Bartók) — Divertimento for String Orchestra Sz.113 BB.118 is a three movement work composed by Béla Bartók in 1939, scored for full orchestral strings. Paul Sacher, a Swiss conductor, patron, impresario, and the founder of the Basel Chamber Orchestra… … Wikipedia
tempo — noun (plural tempi or tempos) Etymology: Italian, literally, time, from Latin tempus Date: circa 1724 1. the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an… … New Collegiate Dictionary
