View asset onlyA metronome is a device that produces regular, metrical ticksA metronome is a device that produces regular, metrical ticks (beats, clicks); settable in beats per minute. These ticks represent a fixed, regular aural pulse; some metronomes also include synchronized visual motion (e.g. pendulum-swing). The metronome dates from the early 9th century and was patented by Johann Maelzel in 1815 as a tool for musiciansIdentifierAKG6222174SourceIAM Image Asset ManagementCredit lineakg-images / World History ArchiveTopicMETRONOMEMUSICPENDULUMSWINGSYNCHRONIZEDSize6748px × 3108px (60 MB) 57.1 cm × 26.3 cm @ 300 dpiAdd to lightbox: 'My First Lightbox'Add to cartDownload