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Meaning of "handclap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDCLAP

handclap  [ˈhændklæp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDCLAP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handclap is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANDCLAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Clapping

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, 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.

Definition of handclap in the English dictionary

The definition of handclap in the dictionary is a clap of the hands, usually expressing approval.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDCLAP


afterclap
ˈɑːftəˌklæp
backslap
ˈbækˌslæp
burlap
ˈbɜːlæp
clap
klæp
cowflap
ˈkaʊˌflæp
dewlap
ˈdjuːˌlæp
dronklap
ˈdrɒŋkˌlæp
earflap
ˈɪəˌflæp
earlap
ˈɪəˌlæp
flap
flæp
interlap
ˌɪntəˈlæp
lap
læp
Lapp
læp
overlap
ˌəʊvəˈlæp
shiplap
ˈʃɪpˌlæp
slap
slæp
slow-handclap
ˈsləʊˌhændklæp
thunderclap
ˈθʌndəˌklæp
underlap
ˈʌndəˌlæp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDCLAP

handbasket
handbell
handbill
handblown
handbook
handbrake
handbrake turn
handbreadth
handcar
handcart
handclasp
handcraft
handcrafted
handcraftsman
handcuff
handcuffs
handedness
Handel
hander
handfast

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDCLAP

alap
bitch-slap
blade slap
cat flap
drop in someone´s lap
jalap
klap
mud flap
piston slap
slow handclap
suiplap
tape slap
the clap
TRAM flap
vertical overlap
victory lap
wing flap

Synonyms and antonyms of handclap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «handclap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDCLAP

Find out the translation of handclap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handclap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handclap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拍手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palmada
570 millions of speakers

English

handclap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

handclap
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

handclap
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

handclap
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

handclap
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাত তালি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

handclap
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Handclap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

handclap
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

拍手
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

박수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

handclap
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

handclap
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॅन्डक्लप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el çırpmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

handclap
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

handclap
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

handclap
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

handclap
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παλαμάκια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

handclap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

handclap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

handclap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handclap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDCLAP»

The term «handclap» is regularly used and occupies the 66.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDCLAP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handclap

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDCLAP»

Discover the use of handclap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handclap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On Record: Rock, Pop and the Written Word
Use of the handclap in pop music has its origins in various American and African folk traditions. Indeed, the handclap is, along with the voice, music's most “ authentic” sound; both are present in “traditional” musics of most cultures. Handclaps ...
Simon Frith, Tovey Professor of Music Simon Frith, Andrew Goodwin, 2006
2
The Musical Playground : Global Tradition and Change in ...
Movement Patterns In the prevailing movement pattern, type 1, the movements are essentially the same for performers either in a circle or in pairs, although in a circle each performer will only be involved in clapping when the handclap ...
Kathryn Marsh Chair of Music Education Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 2008
3
Communicating with Your Dog: A Humane Approach to Dog Training
The handclap is an excellent attention getter. When you are in a situation where the noise level is high, a loud handclap can get your dog's attention without your having to yell a command. Upon hearing the handclap, Duke should stop what ...
Ted Baer, 1999
4
Jump Cut!: Memoirs of a Pioneer Television Editor
It is interesting to know how the famous single handclap on the end of every Laugh-In series episode came about. One day we were getting ready to mix the sound on one of the episodes when John Pratt, one of Charlie Douglass's assistants, ...
Arthur Schneider, 1997
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Mastering Multi-Camera Techniques: From Pre-Production to ...
From Pre-Production to Editing to Deliverable Masters Mitch Jacobson. Figure 6.6 Denecke large concert slate with 6 1/2” variable intensity LED readout. ( Courtesy Denecke.) Handclap Sync The handclap is a cheap, downanddirty alterative ...
Mitch Jacobson, 2012
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The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
Cf. Abrahams, “Negro Folklore,” 24I—42;Jemie, Yo'Mama, 163;Jackson, Get Your Ass, 227.Jackson's version is expanded with the “Three months later she began to swell” verse from Speckled Red's “Dirty Dozen.” . Azizi Powell, “Handclap ...
Elijah Wald, 2012
7
The Structure of Learning Processes
Since he was more sure of the game itself, confusion arose. Twice he hesitated when beckoned by the trainer, until she used the strongest cue she knew — again pairing descent with a handclap. Despite the fact that his earlier response to this ...
Jaan Valsiner, Hans-Georg Voss, 1996
8
The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
Cf. Abrahams, “Negro Folklore,” 24I—42;Jemie, Yo'Mama, 163;Jackson, Get Your Ass, 227.Jackson's version is expanded with the “Three months later she began to swell” verse from Speckled Red's “Dirty Dozen.” . Azizi Powell, “Handclap ...
Elijah Wald, 2012
9
Reason 4 Ignite!: The Visual Guide for New Users
Load the following into Thor 3: Reason Factory Sound Bank > Thor Patches > Percussion > Claps > HandClap I.thor. ER Snare Construction HandClap l HandClap 2 Bass Drop Computer Love Laser Construction Kit u Load the following into ...
Matt Piper, 2008
10
Soulstepping: African American Step Shows
See Hampton University Hampton University, 78 hand: sign, 34; signals, 88; symbols, 1 20 handclap games, 3, 7, 70, 72, 74, 130 handclap routine, 70, 73; synchronized, 74- 73 handclap step. See steps, handclap hard stepping, 42, 83, 87, ...
Elizabeth Calvert Fine, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDCLAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handclap is used in the context of the following news items.
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Let It Be at the Garrick | Theatre review
McCartney has his cute headshakes and Lennon his (slightly uncomfortable to watch nowadays) “disabled” handclap. Although the other two ... «The Upcoming, Jul 15»
2
Harry Connick Jr. Brings New Orleans to Hollywood Bowl With Mix …
The first, with the chorus "Trying to Matter," was a very Van Morrison-esque midtempo number, while the handclap-filled "I Like It When You ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
3
Instant Empire: Lamplight Lost
“Young Adult Fiction” opens the album with a bass (and handclap) solo, quickly followed by a nearly guitar-free verse. It puts the focus directly ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»
4
Slum Village - Yes!
The remix to “Yes Yes” puts another one of the late great James Yancey's renowned staples to use with the handclap style of percussion. «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
5
Billy Shaddox's refreshing take on Americana with solo LP 'I Melt, I …
... sings “My hands don't lie, how does a heart go so out of place,” with a faint New Radicals upbeat swagger and the occasional handclap. «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
6
Cyclists think they own the roads. They don't
@adepstein1 @itvthismorning *slow handclap* Ride a bike for a month then come back and tell us who the 'selfish' ones are. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Are these people true Ghanaians?
Now, in Russian culture, there is a special handclap given to performers who have pleased an audience. Instead of the normal scattered ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
8
Uranus Recording of Tempe Closes With Great Performances From …
... with their hit “I'll Be There For You,” the theme from Friends, and the small crowd eagerly provided the song's defining handclap accents. «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
9
Aphex Twin announces new EP under his AFX moniker, shares …
The chugging, handclap-laden opening track can be heard over at Warp's official site. Orphaned Deejay Selek (2006-2008) Artwork: Apex-Twin. «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
10
The Name on the Marquee: WWF Prime Time Wrestling 8.18.86
Brunzell with a lethal handclap from the apron, and it's a miracle that O is still able to walk upright. Blair gets caught in the wrong corner and the ... «411mania.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Handclap [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/handclap>. Apr 2024 ».
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