keyboard

• Nom désignant un dispositif de saisie composé d'un ensemble de touches, utilisé pour taper du texte et entrer des commandes dans un ordinateur, une machine à écrire ou un autre appareil électronique.

A noun referring to an input device consisting of a set of keys used to type text and enter commands into a computer, typewriter, or other electronic device.

1. Computer input deviceA1formal

   A panel of keys used to input text and commands into a computer or other electronic device.

   Clavier d'ordinateur

   • She typed the report on her keyboard.
   • The keyboard has a numeric keypad on the right side.
   • He spilled coffee on his keyboard and it stopped working.

2. Musical instrumentA2formal

   A set of keys on a piano, organ, or synthesizer used to produce musical notes.

   Clavier (instrument de musique)

   • She practiced scales on the keyboard every morning.
   • The musician played a beautiful melody on the keyboard.
   • He bought a new electronic keyboard for his band.

   Synonymesclavierkeyboard instrument