The word metronome first appeared in English in Maelzel's 1815 patent application, and is Greek in origin, derived from … See more

Historical credit for the mechanical metronome is spread across Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and German contributors.
According to historian Lynn Townsend White Jr., … See more

In written musical scores since the early 1800s, composers and conductors (or editors) often indicate their preferred tempos using BPM metronome speeds, with or without descriptive tempo markings, to help mus… See more

The metronome is usually viewed positively by performers, teachers, conservatories, and musicologists (who spend considerable time analysing metronome markings). It is considered an excellent practice tool because of … See more

If a musician decides not to use a metronome, other methods are required to deal with timing and tempo glitches, rushing and dragging. These strategies may also be combined with metronome technique as a complem… See more

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