handclapping
Palms striking together
Handclapping is the act of striking one's palms together repeatedly, typically to applaud or keep rhythm.
The word emphasizes the continuous or collective nature of the action: The handclapping grew louder as the performer took the stage.
In music, handclapping provides percussion: Gospel songs often feature handclapping on the backbeat.
Extended audience applause
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
standing ovation · curtain call · appreciation · approval · recognition · audience · theater · concert
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- percussionSound through impact
pattern · pulse · timing · backbeat · polyrhythm · downbeat · upbeat · stomp
Vocal encouragement given
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- joyIntense positive emotion
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
enthusiasm · birthday · worship · gospel · revival · stadium · sports · touchdown
ovation
Extended audience applause
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- bravoAcclaim for performers
acclaim · standing ovation · curtain call · appreciation · approval · recognition · audience · theater · concert · performer
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
percussion · pattern · pulse · timing · backbeat · polyrhythm · downbeat · upbeat · stomp · body percussion
cheering
Vocal encouragement given
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- joyIntense positive emotion
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
jubilation · enthusiasm · birthday · worship · gospel · revival · stadium · sports · touchdown · goal
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Vocal expression of disapproval
hissing · jeering · heckling · slow clap · walking out
handclappingsilence
Total lack of sound
quiet · stillness · dead silence · stunned silence · sitting on one's hands
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