Metronomically: meaning, definitions and examples

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metronomically

 

[ˌmɛtrəˈnɒmɪkli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

music

In a metronomic manner, with a steady and precise rhythm.

Synonyms

precisely, rhythmically, steadily.

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Word Description / Examples
metronomically

Used to describe something happening in a regular, consistent manner, often with a mechanical precision associated with a metronome.

  • The drummer played the beat metronomically, never missing a tick.
  • She typed metronomically, her fingers hitting the keys at a steady pace.
rhythmically

Used to describe something that has a regular, repeated pattern in a way that often involves movement or sound.

  • The waves crashed rhythmically against the shore.
  • She moved rhythmically to the music, lost in the dance.
steadily

Used to describe something happening in a constant and reliable manner over a period of time.

  • The snow fell steadily throughout the night.
  • He worked steadily on his project, making progress every day.
precisely

Used to emphasize accuracy and exactness in details, measurements, or actions.

  • He placed the vase precisely in the center of the table.
  • You need to measure the ingredients precisely to get the correct flavor.

Examples of usage

  • He played the piano metronomically, keeping perfect time with the beat.
  • The conductor waved his baton metronomically, guiding the orchestra through the piece.
  • The metronomic ticking of the clock filled the room with a sense of order.
  • The metronomic pulse of the electronic music had everyone dancing in perfect synchrony.
  • She walked metronomically, her steps echoing with a rhythmic pattern.

Translations

Translations of the word "metronomically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metronomicamente

🇮🇳 मेट्रोनोमिकली

🇩🇪 metronomisch

🇮🇩 metronomik

🇺🇦 метрономічно

🇵🇱 metronomicznie

🇯🇵 メトロノミックに

🇫🇷 métronomiquement

🇪🇸 metronómicamente

🇹🇷 metronomik olarak

🇰🇷 메트로놈적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل متروبي

🇨🇿 metronomicky

🇸🇰 metronomicky

🇨🇳 节拍器地

🇸🇮 metronomsko

🇮🇸 metronómísk

🇰🇿 метрономдық

🇬🇪 მეტრონომულად

🇦🇿 metronomik olaraq

🇲🇽 metronómicamente

Etymology

The word 'metronomically' is derived from the noun 'metronome', which originated from the Greek words 'metron' (measure) and 'nomos' (law). The metronome was invented in 1815 by Johann Maelzel, a German inventor and musician. It is a device used in music to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick. The adverb 'metronomically' is used to describe actions or processes that are performed with a steady and precise rhythm, similar to the ticking of a metronome.