Definition: Relating to measurement or having fixed rhythmic values in music.

Example: The mensural notation used in the 13th century allowed composers to specify exact note durations.

Definition: A style of traditional Jamaican music that uses acoustic instruments and often includes singing.

Example: The band played a lively mento tune that got everyone dancing.

Definition: A lively dance and music style that comes from the Dominican Republic and Haiti, usually performed in a fast 2/4 time signature.

Example: They danced the merengue at the party, moving to the upbeat rhythm of the music.

Definition: A musical instrument made of metal bars that produce different sounds when struck with hammers.

Example: The school band played a beautiful melody on the metallophone during the concert.

Definition: Related to measurement or the structure of poetry, especially in terms of rhythm and meter.

Example: The poem was written in a metrical form, following a specific rhythm.

Definition: A device that produces regular sounds or lights to help musicians keep a steady tempo while playing music.

Example: The pianist used a metronome to practice playing at a consistent speed.

Definition: Having a regular and consistent rhythm, similar to the sound of a metronome.

Example: The drummer played with a metronomic precision that impressed everyone in the band.

Definition: In a way that is regular and consistent, like a metronome that keeps a steady beat.

Example: The musician played the piece metronomically, ensuring each note was perfectly timed.

Definition: A type of female singing voice that is lower than a soprano and higher than an alto.

Example: She has a beautiful mezzo voice that captivates the audience.

Definition: In music, this term refers to the third note of the diatonic scale, often used in singing and music theory.

Example: In the song, the melody starts on the note 'mi' before moving to 'fa'.