Clapping
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| + | A '''clap''' is the [[percussive]] sound made by striking together two flat surfaces, as in the body parts of humans or animals. Humans clap with the palms of their [[hand]]s, often quickly and repeatedly to express appreciation or approval (see [[applause]]), but also in [[rhythm]] to match the sounds in [[music]] and [[dance]]. | ||
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| + | Some people slap the back of one hand into the palm of the other hand to signify urgency or enthusiasm. This act may be considered uncouth by others. | ||
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| + | Clapping is used as a [[percussion instrument|percussion]] element in many forms of [[music]]. One example is in [[gospel music]]. In [[flamenco]] and [[sevillanas]], two Spanish musical genres, clapping often sets the rhythm and is an integral part of the songs. A [[sampling (music)|sampled]] or synthesized clap is also a staple of [[electronic music|electronic]] and [[pop music]]. | ||
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| + | *[[One hand clapping]] | ||
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A clap is the percussive sound made by striking together two flat surfaces, as in the body parts of humans or animals. Humans clap with the palms of their hands, often quickly and repeatedly to express appreciation or approval (see applause), but also in rhythm to match the sounds in music and dance.
Some people slap the back of one hand into the palm of the other hand to signify urgency or enthusiasm. This act may be considered uncouth by others.
Clapping is used as a percussion element in many forms of music. One example is in gospel music. In flamenco and sevillanas, two Spanish musical genres, clapping often sets the rhythm and is an integral part of the songs. A sampled or synthesized clap is also a staple of electronic and pop music.
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