Definition of clam
clam
noun
- Musician's slang for a wrong note.
I have more stage experience now, but I still play clams when I get nervous.
by Alton T., Taipei City, Taiwan, Jul 26 2006.
verb
- Musician's slang for playing wrong notes.
The orchestra was good, but the principal oboe was clamming all over the place.
by Alton T., Taipei City, Taiwan, Jul 26 2006.
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- clam: bearded clam – clam bake – (show 7 more)
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