Editing Metronome (section)

===Software metronomes===
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|filename2=50BPMclicktrack.ogg|title2=Click track at 50 BPM, subdivided into sixteenth notes}}
21st-century digital software metronomes run either as standalone applications on computers and smartphones, or in [[Music sequencer|music sequencing]] and audio [[Multitrack recording|multitrack]] software packages. In [[recording studio]] applications, such as [[film score|film scoring]], a software metronome may provide a [[click track]] to synchronize musicians.

Portable [[MP3 player]]s including [[iPod]]s can play pre-recorded MP3 metronome click tracks, which can use different sounds and samples instead of the usual metronome click or beep. Users of smartphones can install a wide range of metronome applications. The Google search engine includes an interactive metronome that can play between 40 and 218 BPM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=metronome|title=metronome – Google Search|website=www.google.com|access-date=2019-05-14}}</ref> Either method avoids the need to bring a physical metronome to lessons or practice sessions.