why is there an mm on music? what does it stand for and why?

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lgbasallote · Answer

hmm i do not recall this "mm" would you mind showing this awesome middle aged troll doctor where it's used?

anonymous · Answer

Like Music Major?

anonymous · Answer

http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/music/graduate/performance.shtml

lgbasallote · Answer

and the why?

anonymous · Answer

*cough* that is for an expert maybe ask @Dyiliq

lgbasallote · Answer

or @lgbasallote

anonymous · Answer

If you knew the answer you would've given it already...I know you ;P

lgbasallote · Answer

not well enough it seems....you have forgotten i love playing with you and seeing you stutter :P

anonymous · Answer

the questions been here since yesterday. If you knew..you would have answered xP

lgbasallote · Answer

uhh i was asking for an example? there are lots of mm in music..

anonymous · Answer

*facepalm* ummm well look at my link B) 


hahhaha *hides in corner*

lgbasallote · Answer

=_= you are arguing pointelessly

april115 · Answer

it stands for'' metronome marking'',its a mechanical or digital divice that has audible ''clicks'' or '' ticks'' and helps you count as you play an instrument.

anonymous · Answer

um can we give this girl some gum??? *standing ovation* Thank you, April! :D

april115 · Answer

thanx rebecca! :D

lgbasallote · Answer

see? told you there could be a lot of mm in music..i wanted to know which she meant :p

april115 · Answer

wat do u mean

anonymous · Answer

He likes to argue with me, April. lol

april115 · Answer

haha i could see that

lgbasallote · Answer

lol dont turn it around...i was peacefully asking which mm she meant and you suddenly started an argument full of loopholes :p

april115 · Answer

both of u always have a disagreement? lol

anonymous · Answer

"metronome marking" specifies how many beats per minute to give a particular kind of note.