Claves

Claves is a percussion instrument, consisting of a pair of short, thick wooden dowels. When struck they produce a bright clicking noise. Claves are sometimes hollow and carved in the middle to amplify the sound.

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The rhythm

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is often played on the claves in latin music, and it is known as the clave.

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Steve Reich's Music for Pieces of Wood is written for five pairs of claves.

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