metronomemark
nounUK /ˈmɛtrənəʊm mɑːk/
US /ˈmɛtrənoʊm mɑːrk/
A metronomemark is a little mark that shows how fast or slow music should go.
The teacher put a metronomemark at the top of the page so we knew the song's speed.
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2. A printed symbol in sheet music that tells the performer the exact speed of the piece.
The metronomemark said 120 beats per minute, so we played quickly.
3. A digital marker in a music app that sets the clicking speed of a metronome.
She dragged the metronomemark to a slower setting before practicing.
4. A small tick on a metronome's scale that shows a chosen tempo.
He lined the weight up with the metronomemark for a steady beat.