Al compás de en términos de fraseología

Question

-"Los techos, en los que predominan la tejas al compás del sol y el viento...."

From context I can see that the English phrase would be something like:

-"The roofs, in which tile worn by the sun and wind dominate..."

I thought that "al compás de" was a phrase to express "in time to" and so I am confused to its use in this sentence, would someone be able to clarify? Thanks!

Answer 1

"Al compás de" means "in time to (the music)." In other words, the beat, the rhythm. It also has a metaphorical meaning which is "the rule of life, pattern, principle to be governed by."

My best effort: "The roofs, where the tiles are at the mercy of the beat (or the rhythm) of the sun and the wind....