Metronome

Christiaan Welmeer, 1803

A metronome is a device for keeping time (a steady beat) while playing music. This example was given by several members of the Felix Meritis Society to its music department. It is shaped like a lyre surmounted by a laurel wreath, symbolizing the Triumph of Music.

  • Artwork typefurniture, measuring instrument, musical instrument, metronome
  • Object numberBK-NM-8936
  • Dimensionsheight 229.5 cm x height 196 cm x width 76.3 cm x width 69.5 cm x depth 42 cm x depth 39 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbeschilderd en verguld grenen-, eiken- en lindehout