metronome
noun
a mechanical or electrical instrument that makes repeated clicking sounds at an adjustable pace, used for marking rhythm, especially in practicing music.
metronomic
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a word derived from
metronome.
Example Sentences
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A glance at Scheffler's record shows metronomic consistency across all facets of his game.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The conducting was very metronomic, whereas modern conducting is so much about expression and signing to the orchestra how you want it to feel,” Bettany says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Such is the metronomic trading pattern that has emerged as active investors try to navigate an odd moment for markets and international diplomacy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Ravinder usually works on his timepieces alone, the only sound the tapping of an elegant hammer and the metronomic ticking of clocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
The laughing and yelping made a raucous counterpoint to the metronomic tock-tock'tock of the bunny’s never-ending hop.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
