Body percussion

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.

the act of creating a snapping sound with one's fingers

creation of percussive sounds using body movements and body parts exclusively

term for dance styles in which footwork is the most important