handclap
One applause unit
A handclap is the sound made by striking one's palms together, or the act of doing so.
Handclaps appear frequently in music, either performed live or as recorded samples, adding rhythmic emphasis to a track.
The word often appears in plural form: The song builds with layered handclaps on the backbeat.
Unlike applause, which implies approval, a handclap is simply the percussive sound itself.
Extended audience applause
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- standing ovationApplause while risen
curtain call · acclaim · plaudits · appreciation · acknowledgment · tribute · salute · recognition
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- percussionSound through impact
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
cadence · backbeat · downbeat · upbeat · pulse · timing · polyrhythm · body percussion
ovation
Extended audience applause
standing ovation · curtain call · acclaim · plaudits · appreciation · acknowledgment · tribute · salute · recognition · praise
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- percussionSound through impact
groove · cadence · backbeat · downbeat · upbeat · pulse · timing · polyrhythm · body percussion · stomp
cheer
Joyfulness or encouragement
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
merriment · joy · hooray · hurrah · triumph · victory · toast · birthday · fiesta · gala
- gesturesgesture, tap on shoulder, snap fingers, beckon, waving
- Drum Machines808, pattern, sequencer, kick drum, snare
- tribal musicdidgeridoo, tribal songs, tribal chant, ceremonial music, drum circles
handclapwave
Oscillating motion through medium
hand wave · thumbs up · peace sign · finger point · open palm