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Definition of clave noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

clave

noun

/kleɪv/,

/ˈklɑːveɪ/

/kleɪv/,

/ˈklɑːveɪ/

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one of a pair of wooden sticks that are hit together to make a sound

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a rhythm that forms the basis of Latin music

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