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单词 clavier
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Definition of clavier in English:

clavier

nounˈklavɪəkləˈvɪəkləˈvir
Music
  • A keyboard instrument.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Look more closely and you might just recognise the features of the red-coated boy who sits at a portable clavier.
    • Papa told me that we're going to take a trip soon, not so very far away, and I'll sing and play the clavier for important people.
    • Though he received lessons in academic subjects and singing, violin, and clavier, he received little instruction in composition.
    • An extraordinary artist on the clavier and organ, his dexterity is amazing.
    • In addition there is a large body of secular work for diverse instrumental forces, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, orchestral suites, violin and clavier concertos, etc.

Origin

Early 18th century: from German Klavier, from French clavier, from medieval Latin claviarius 'key-bearer', from Latin clavis 'key'.

Rhymes

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Definition of clavier in US English:

clavier

nounkləˈvir
Music
  • A keyboard instrument, especially one with strings, such as the harpsichord.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Look more closely and you might just recognise the features of the red-coated boy who sits at a portable clavier.
    • Though he received lessons in academic subjects and singing, violin, and clavier, he received little instruction in composition.
    • Papa told me that we're going to take a trip soon, not so very far away, and I'll sing and play the clavier for important people.
    • An extraordinary artist on the clavier and organ, his dexterity is amazing.
    • In addition there is a large body of secular work for diverse instrumental forces, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, orchestral suites, violin and clavier concertos, etc.

Origin

Early 18th century: from German Klavier, from French clavier, from medieval Latin claviarius ‘key bearer’, from Latin clavis ‘key’.

 
 
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