thundersticks

Stadium bang tubes

Thundersticks are inflatable plastic tubes that spectators bang together at sporting events to create noise.

They come in pairs and produce a loud clapping sound when struck against each other.

Also called bangsticks or cheer sticks, they're distributed by teams or sponsors and fill arenas with rhythmic thunder: The crowd's thundersticks were deafening during the playoffs.

sports

stadium

Large venue for spectators

arenaVenue for contests
fansArdent admirers or coolers
cheerleadingAthletic spirit performance

basketball · baseball · bleachers · spectators · supporters · halftime · playoffs · game · match · tailgate

loud

deafening

Overwhelmingly loud

boomLoud deep sound
earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds

blare · decibels · amplify · racket · volume · blast · rumble · piercing · resonant · noise

cheering

roar

Loud, deep animal cry

cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
fanfareCeremonial brass announcement

ovation · acclaim · holler · whoop · shout · yell · encouragement · spirit · enthusiasm · celebration

noisemaker

clap

Strike palms together

bangSudden loud noise
crackNarrow break or attempt
clatterLoud rattling noise

smack · rattle · inflate · plastic · balloon · rhythm · beat · synchronize · wave · pump

thundersticks

stadium

deafening

roar

clap

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