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Clavier: meaning, definitions and examples

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clavier

 

[ klษ›หˆvjษ›r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A clavier is an early keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking strings or producing sound with a mechanism similar to a piano. Claviers can encompass a variety of instruments, including harpsichords, clavichords, and early pianos. They are known for their unique tonal qualities and historical significance in classical music. The term is often used to refer to any keyboard instrument that relies on a series of keys to produce musical notes.

Synonyms

clavichord, harpsichord, keyboard, piano

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful piece on the clavier.
  • The museum showcased several antique claviers.
  • Composers in the Baroque era often wrote music for the clavier.

Translations

Translations of the word "clavier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teclado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ€เคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tastatur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papan ketik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐะฒั–ะฐั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klawiatura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒผใƒœใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clavier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teclado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klavye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค๋ณด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุญุฉ ุงู„ู…ูุงุชูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klรกvesnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klรกvesnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฎ็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipkovnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรถlvutakkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะฝะตั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klaviatura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teclado

Etymology

The word 'clavier' originates from the French word 'clavier', which means 'keyboard'. It is derived from the Latin term 'clavarium' meaning 'keyboard' or 'set of keys', which in turn comes from 'clavis', meaning 'key'. The use of claviers dates back to the medieval period, and they played a significant role in the development of Western music. Claviers were pivotal during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as they allowed composers to explore harmonies and counterpoints in ways that were not possible with other instruments at the time. As keyboard technology evolved, the term 'clavier' encompassed various types of keyboards, including the harpsichord and clavichord, before eventually leading to the modern piano. The clavier became a central instrument in music education and is still used in teaching today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,265, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.