Clave: 

Pair of polished, hardwood sticks struck together to produce a high-pitched sound; also refers to the two-bar rhythmic pattern underlying Afro-Cuban music. Incorporated in early Congolese music. – Courtesy Afropop Worldwide: www.afropop.org


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