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Why did a metronome become famous during the siege of Leningrad?
When no announcer was speaking, the steady beat told listeners the station was still alive and the city had not gone silent. Faster tempo could also signal an air raid warning.
Why it matters: It became a symbol of endurance under starvation and bombardment.
Leningrad · 1941-1944
Source trail: Siege of Leningrad historical accounts
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