claves (concussion sticks)

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Scope note
Cuban concussion idiophones consisting of two cylindrical hardwood sticks; one stick is held in one hand so that it crosses the cupped palm, which acts as a resonator, while the other stick, held in the other hand between the thumb and first two fingers, is used to strike the first.
claves
Accepted term: 28-Oct-2024