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clavier
[ kluh-veer, klav-ee-er, kley-vee- ]
noun
- the keyboard of a musical instrument.
- Also kla·vier. any musical instrument having a keyboard, especially a stringed keyboard instrument, as a harpsichord, clavichord, or piano.
clavier
/ kləˈvɪə; ˈklævɪə /
noun
- any keyboard instrument
- the keyboard itself
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Other Words From
- cla·vier·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clavier1
First recorded in 1700–10, and in 1835–45 clavier fordef 2; from French: literally, “keyboard,” in Old French “keyholder,” equivalent to Latin clāvi(s) “key” + -ier noun suffix; clavier def 2 is from German Klavier, in turn from French as above -ier 2
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clavier1
C18: from French: keyboard, from Old French (in the sense: key bearer), from Latin clāvis key
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Example Sentences
Frau Court Councillor von Belzer plays the clavier and sings.
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The Countess von Belderbusch, wife of a nephew of the minister, whose name will come up again, plays skilfully upon the clavier.
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Captain Dantoine, a passionate admirer and knower of music; plays the violin and the clavier a little.
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All of the sons of Herr v. Mastiaux play the clavier well, as you already know from earlier letters of mine.
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The former will have the honor to contribute various beautiful arias, the latter various clavier concertos and trios.
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