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clapping
thumb|upright=1.2|Clapping hands
Clapping 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 as a form of body percussion to match the sounds in music, dance, chants, hand games, and clapping games.
finger snapping
the act of creating a snapping sound with one's fingers
body percussion
creation of percussive sounds using body movements and body parts exclusively
step dance
term for dance styles in which footwork is the most important