What five-letter Spanish word refers to the fundamental rhythmic pattern of Afro-Cuban music, as well as the wooden sticks used to play it?
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Clave
The clave rhythm acts as a structural core for many genres like salsa and rumba. It is commonly played in '2-3' or '3-2' patterns.
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- What five-letter Spanish term denotes both the wooden percussion sticks and the core rhythmic pattern used in Afro-Cuban music?