Claviers

/ˈklæviərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clavier; multiple keyboards or keyboard instruments.

Etymology

French plural of 'clavier' (keyboard), used in English when discussing multiple keyboards.

Kelly Says

Large baroque organs had multiple claviers (keyboards), each with different sounds, so organists could switch between them during performances—like having several instruments controlled by one person.

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