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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As those around him began to falter, the world number one, who started the day three strokes adrift of overnight leader Viktor Hovland, produced a typically metronomic performance with the winning cheque in sight.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
While still not quite at his metronomic best against Borges, striking 29 unforced errors, this was an improvement on his performance against Kecmanovic.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 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
Anselmet pushed on, his smooth metronomic movements belying the intense physical effort required on the unrelenting course.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
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
