claviature

noun

clav·​i·​a·​ture
ˈklavēəˌchu̇(ə)r,
-āv-
plural -s
1
: the keyboard of a piano or organ
2
: a system of fingering a keyboard instrument

Word History

Etymology

German klaviatur, from Latin clavis key

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“Claviature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/claviature. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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