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clave
This term refers specifically to the foundational rhythmic cell in Afro-Cuban music, acting as the temporal anchor for the entire ensemble. It is not merely a beat but a specific syncopated pattern that dictates where other instruments place their accents. Musicians who are "in clave" are perfectly aligned with this pulse, while those who are "out of clave" are playing rhythmically inconsistent with the established pattern.
While the word can refer to the physical wooden sticks used to play the rhythm, in a musicological context it primarily describes the abstract rhythmic concept. It is a technical term used predominantly by percussionists, jazz musicians, and ethnomusicologists.
Meanings
Examples
The percussionist kept a steady clave throughout the entire song.
The percussionist kept a steady clave throughout the entire song.
You need to lock in with the clave to make the salsa feel authentic.
The whole band drifted away from the clave during the bridge.
Listen closely to the woodblocks to hear the underlying clave.
The pianist played a montuno that perfectly complemented the clave.
I can't get this rhythm right because I keep losing the clave.
The producer asked the drummer to emphasize the clave in the mix.
Without a strong clave, the ensemble sounds disjointed.
Without a strong clave, the ensemble sounds disjointed.