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2. Metronome - Wikipedia

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   A metronome (from Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron) 'measure' and νόμος (nómos) 'law') is a device that produces an audible click or other sound at a uniform interval that can be set by the user, typically in beats per minute (BPM). Metronomes may also include synchronized visual motion, such as a swinging pendulum or a blinking light.

3. Geiger counter - Wikipedia

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   A Geiger counter (/ ˈ ɡ aɪ ɡ ər /, GY-gər; [1] also known as a Geiger–Müller counter or G-M counter) is an electronic instrument used for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. It is widely used in applications such as radiation dosimetry , radiological protection , experimental physics and the nuclear industry .

4. Counting (music) - Wikipedia

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   As an alternative to counting, a metronome can be used to accomplish the same function. Triple meter, such as 3 4, is often counted 1 2 3, while compound meter, such as 6 8, is often counted in two and subdivided "One-and-ah-Two-and-ah" [2] but may be articulated as "One-la-lee-Two-la-lee". [2] For each subdivision employed a new syllable is used.

5. Metronome (public artwork) - Wikipedia

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   Metronome is a large public art installation located along the south end of Union Square in New York City. The work was commissioned by the Related Companies, developers of One Union Square South, with the participation of the Public Art Fund and the Municipal Art Society. The $4.2 million provided by the developer makes it one of the largest ...

6. Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel - Wikipedia

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   Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel (1777 – 28 September 1826) was the inventor of the first successful metronome.He also invented the componium, an "automatic instrument" that could make endless variations on a musical theme.

7. Object to Be Destroyed - Wikipedia

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   The metronome, originally manufactured by the Qualite Excelsior company, was a mass-produced product that might be commonly found in many homes. It was probably secondhand when Man Ray reconfigured it as an art object, as it was marred, worn, missing minor parts and stood on mismatched feet, though its mechanism was in fair working order. [1]