1. a keyboard instrument, especially a harpsichord or piano
Usage: music
2. the keyboard of a musical instrument
Usage: music

Examples

• Bach composed many pieces for the clavier.
• She practiced scales on the clavier every morning.
• The music teacher demonstrated proper finger position on the clavier.
• The antique clavier in the museum still produces beautiful sounds.
• Students learned to read music while playing the clavier.
• The clavier’s keys were made of ivory and ebony.