Swedish record label founded in 1949 by the brothers Lars and Anders Burman together with their friend Börje Ekberg with the purpose of releasing jazz in Sweden.

Metronome was the first label in Sweden recording on tape instead of wax. As early as in 1951 they released the first Swedish LP and in 1953 the first Swedish 7" single. Metronome also recorded the first Swedish stereo recording in 1958.

In 1950 Metronome started to represent the american labels Mercury, Savoy and Dial and in 1956 they started represent Atlantic. Metronome was the first Swedish record company which had an office in USA.

In 1979 Metronome was sold to Warner Communications.