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clave

Pronunciation: /kleɪv/

The English word “clave” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.

Etymology

From Spanish clave, from Latin clāvis (“key”). Doublet of clavis and clef.

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