handclaps
Palms striking together
Handclaps are the sounds made by clapping hands together, especially as recorded or programmed in music production.
The term appears frequently in discussions of rhythm tracks and percussion: The song features layered handclaps on the backbeat.
In live performance contexts, handclaps refers to audience participation or synchronized clapping by performers.
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- percussionSound through impact
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
backbeat · downbeat · upbeat · stomp · polyrhythm · pattern · pulse · swing
Extended audience applause
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- standing ovationApplause while risen
cheers · kudos · recognition · tribute · salute · praise · congratulations · appreciation
Casual toast or farewell
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
joy · triumph · victory · hooray · hurrah · toasting · revelry · fiesta
Joyfulness or encouragement
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- rallyingAssembling for unified action
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- pepLively vigor
team spirit · sideline · chant · fight song · cheerleading · crowd · fans · morale
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- percussionSound through impact
groove · backbeat · downbeat · upbeat · stomp · polyrhythm · pattern · pulse · swing · timing
ovation
Extended audience applause
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
standing ovation · cheers · kudos · recognition · tribute · salute · praise · congratulations · appreciation · acknowledgment
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
merriment · joy · triumph · victory · hooray · hurrah · toasting · revelry · fiesta · carnival
cheer
Joyfulness or encouragement
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- rallyingAssembling for unified action
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
pep · team spirit · sideline · chant · fight song · cheerleading · crowd · fans · morale · boost
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