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An instrument that can be set to make a clicking sound at different rates of speed used to set the tempo for playing a musical piece.

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  • The musician will use a metronome in order to understand the timing of the musical piece.
  • Hi, the metronome is the "Klopfgeist" - Instrument.
  • The metronome is the best tool for learning how to lengthen or shorten your stride relative to your speed.
  • One can't jump at once into the necessary agility, and the metronome is a great help in bringing one up to the right pitch.
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