noun
- plural of clavier; keyboards of musical instruments, especially pianos or harpsichords
Usage: musical terminology
Examples
- The piano teacher demonstrated proper hand position on both claviers.
- The harpsichord’s two claviers allowed for different tonal qualities.
- Students practiced scales on the practice room claviers.
- The concert featured a piece written for dual claviers.
- She adjusted the bench height to reach both claviers comfortably.
- The antique instrument had beautifully carved wooden claviers.