rhythmic clapping

Beating palms together

Rhythmic clapping is clapping in a steady, repeated pattern rather than the irregular applause that follows a performance.

Audiences clap rhythmically to encourage an encore, express approval during a speech, or accompany music: The crowd broke into rhythmic clapping during the guitar solo.

It can also be used to pressure or urge someone on.

Related

call-and-response · call back · stadium chant · ostinato · syncopation · polyrhythm · applause · drumming · group cohesion · flamenco · folk dance · cheering · meter · stomping · gospel choir · groove · patting · audience participation

Categories
Opposites
sound vs. silence

rhythmic clappingsilence

Total lack of sound

stillness · quiet · dead silence · hush

intentionality/coordination

rhythmic clappingpolite applause

Restrained, dutiful clapping

Family

clap, rhythm, clapping

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G