clave.
A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.
Meaning & usage
A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.
Where this word comes from
From Spanish clave, from Latin clāvis (“key”). Doublet of clavis and clef.
simple past and past participle of cleave
singular of claves
Where this word comes from
From Spanish clave, from Latin clāvis (“key”). Doublet of clavis and clef.
Ellipsis of autoclave.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of autoclave.
Ellipsis of autoclave.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of autoclave.
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