As nouns the difference between claves and clavies
is that claves is plural of lang=en Claves are a percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound while clavies is plural of lang=en.
claves
Noun
(
en-plural noun)
(musical instruments) Claves are a percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.
Usage notes
One generally speaks of playing "the claves"; the singular form is seldom used.
See also
* rhythm sticks