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Definition of metronome noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

metronome

noun
metronome pronunciation English ˈmetrənəʊm metronome pronunciation American ˈmetrənoʊm
 
a device that makes a regular sound like a clock and is used by musicians to help them keep the correct rhythm when playing a piece of music
metronomic
metronomic pronunciation English ˌmetrəˈnɒmɪk metronomic pronunciation American ˌmetrəˈnɑːmɪk
adjectiveHis financial problems hit the headlines with almost metronomic regularity.