clave

Meanings

• noun

  Clave is a term used in music, particularly in Cuban music, to refer to a pair of sticks used to strike the conga and other similar drums.

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Pronunciation

1. /kleɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈklɑːveɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clave
cueva , nueva

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Variants

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clave , cleave , claves , cleaved , cleaves , cleaving , clove , cleft , cloven

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Etymology

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The word 'clave' comes from the Spanish word 'clavar', which means 'to nail' or 'to fasten'. In the context of music, it likely refers to the way the sticks are used to strike the drums and create a rhythm that holds the music together.

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Trivia

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1. The clave pattern is often represented by a series of short and long bars, with the short bars representing the 'son' or 'tumbao' rhythm and the long bars representing the 'bongo' or 'mambo' rhythm.

2. The use of claves in Cuban music can be traced back to the early 19th century, when African slaves brought their traditional drumming styles to the island.

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Related Concepts

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1. conga drums: A type of drum used in Cuban and other Latin American music. The clave is used to strike the conga drums to create the rhythm.

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Culture

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In Cuban music, the use of claves is essential in creating the rhythm for various genres such as salsa, son, rumba, and mambo. The clave pattern sets the tempo and provides the foundation for the rest of the instruments and dancers.

How to Memorize "clave"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of sticks being used to strike a conga drum. Imagine the sound and rhythm created by the clave.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clave' with the sound of Cuban music and the image of conga drums being played.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cuban Clave' to remember the meaning of the word. The 'C' stands for Cuban, and the 'Clave' stands for the pair of sticks used in Cuban music.

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