clave

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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

Mantener este sentido de eficiencia personal puede ser clave a la hora de realizar un trabajo difícil.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

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

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

But I was like one in a nightmare, my tongue clave to the roof of my mouth, and there was no answering sound.

From Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty by Crowninshield, Mrs. Schuyler