keep time
Follow the beat
To keep time is to maintain a steady rhythm or tempo, especially in music: The drummer keeps time for the whole band.
A clock or watch that keeps time runs accurately: This old watch still keeps perfect time.
The phrase also describes tracking elapsed time during an event: Who's keeping time for the race?
Adjustable beat-marking device
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
pulse · measure · count · meter · pace · downbeat · upbeat · baton
Spring-driven gear system
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- mainspringClock's power coil
escapement · pendulum · regulator · accuracy · precision · winding · synchronization · quartz
metronome
Adjustable beat-marking device
cadence · pulse · measure · count · meter · pace · downbeat · upbeat · baton · musician
clockwork
Spring-driven gear system
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
mainspring · escapement · pendulum · regulator · accuracy · precision · winding · synchronization · quartz · movement
- clock actionsset alarm, snooze, calibrate, synchronize, spring forward