klave

Klave is a term that may refer to several unrelated uses in different languages and fields. It does not have a single, widely accepted definition in English.

In music, klave is occasionally encountered as an alternate spelling of clave, the rhythmic pattern that underpins many Afro-C Cuban and Latin genres. The standard reference in English-language music theory is clave, a term borrowed from Spanish that denotes a specific two-stick or four-beat pattern used to organize timing and phrasing. Publications in some languages or transliteration systems may render it as klave, but this is not the normative form in music scholarship.

In onomastics and geography, Klave can appear as a proper noun, functioning as a surname or as a place name in some linguistic contexts. Such uses are relatively uncommon and do not reflect a single, unified origin.

In branding and product naming, Klave has been adopted by various companies or projects as a brand name. Because it is not tied to one canonical meaning, its interpretation is typically defined by the specific product or company to which it is attached.

See also: Clave, Klavé, and other spellings related to the term clave.