n. [ F., fr. L. clavis key. ] (Mus.) The keyboard of an organ, pianoforte, or harmonium. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Clavier (&unr_;) is the German name for a pianoforte. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a stringed instrument that has a keyboard, especially a piano, harpsichord, or clavichord; also, the keyboard of such an instrument. Same as clavier.