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clave

[kleyv] / kleɪv /




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Hints of Cuban clave rhythms, Tin Pan Alley harmonies, Jewish melodies and piano licks swim through its overarching Romantic theme.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

But Mark Morris, perched on a stool and clacking out the rhythm with a pair of clave sticks, finds plenty to quarrel with as he oversees this rehearsal of his new work.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

En general, sostienen que el uso intensivo de la tecnología está interactuando con un factor biológico clave: el inicio de la pubertad, que está ocurriendo más temprano que nunca.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022

De acuerdo con directivos de Langebio, pertenece también a varios comités clave de la institución, incluyendo uno que evalúa el desempeño de otros investigadores principales.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 5, 2021

The anxiety of that dreadful moment had parched his throat, and his tongue clave to the roof of his mouth.

From Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by Fyfe, J. Hamilton



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