English

a set of claves

Noun

claves pl ‎(normally plural, singular clave)

1. (music) A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.

Usage notes

One generally speaks of playing "the claves"; the singular form is seldom used.

Translations

See also

• rhythm sticks

Synonyms

• cleavers (Bahamas)

Anagrams

• calves

Asturian

Verb

claves

1. second-person singular present indicative of clavar
2. second-person singular present subjunctive of clavar

Catalan

Verb

claves

1. second-person singular present indicative form of clavar

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈklaː.weːs/

Noun

clāvēs

1. nominative plural of clāvis
2. accusative plural of clāvis
3. vocative plural of clāvis

Portuguese

Noun

claves

1. plural of clave

Spanish

Noun

claves f pl

1. plural of clave

Verb

claves

1. Informal second-person singular (tú) present subjunctive form of clavar.