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clavier Definition

cla·vier (klə vir; for 1 & 3, also klāvē ər, klavē ər)

noun

  1. the keyboard of an organ, harpsichord, piano, etc.
  2. any stringed instrument that has a keyboard
  3. a dummy keyboard used for silent practice

Etymology: Fr, keyboard, orig., a key holder < L clavis, a key: see close; claviersense via Ger klavier

clavier Synonyms

clavier

n.

clavier Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • technique: It is interesting to watch his clavier technique - particularly his left hand.
  • music: J. S. Bach's organ music towers above even his own clavier music, let alone the organ music of his contemporaries.

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