clavier

/klæˈviːər/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical instrument with a keyboard, typically having multiple manuals or keyboards.

“She practiced playing the clavier for hours to perfect her performance.”

2. noun

An old-fashioned term for a piano or harpsichord.

“The composer wrote a beautiful sonata for clavier and strings.”

Synonyms

  • harpsichord
  • piano