Metronome 1811 - 1830

Johann Nepomuk Maelzel's "Metronome" (1811-1830) is a mechanical device that helps musicians keep time. This version of the metronome, made of wood and metal, stands on a square base with a graduated rod that swings back and forth. Maelzel, a German inventor and musician, was known for his inventions, including the panharmonicon and the metronome. The "Metronome" is a significant piece of music history, demonstrating a vital tool for composers and musicians.