1. devices that produce regular ticking sounds to help musicians keep steady tempo while practicing or performing
Usage: plural of metronome

Examples

• The piano teacher bought several metronomes for her students to use during practice.
• Musicians often rely on metronomes to maintain consistent timing in their performances.
• The orchestra conductor recommended that all string players practice with metronomes.
• Digital metronomes have largely replaced the traditional wind-up mechanical ones.
• She set her metronome to 120 beats per minute for the allegro movement.
• The music store displayed various metronomes, from simple electronic models to ornate wooden ones.