Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music. Acousticians ...

Scientists finally crack mystery of how clapping generates sound Study finds sound isn’t just from two hands smashing into each other ...

The “Helmholtz resonator” concept explains the frequencies of sound produced by clapping the hands together in different configurations.

Imagine being at a game where a riled crowd couldn't even clap to a beat in unison. It sounded like madness to a then 12-year-old Pam Soper, who was lucky enough to be in the building for the ...

The University of Manchester's student union has banned clapping, whooping and cheering at their events -- suggesting the use of "jazz hands" instead. Traditional clapping can be triggering for ...

On Twitter, I watched the queasy corporate spectacle of the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco light up with a video of clapping hands.

Discover the rules surrounding women clapping their hands in Islamic practices. This article explores the context in which women may clap, such as attracting an Imams attention during prayer or ...

Indie rock band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, playing Terminal West on April 2, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its self-titled debut.

Why do we applaud a great performance? Why not stand on our heads or click our heels instead? Who started this hand-clapping stuff? Hear, hear! Huzzah! Bravo! Excellent question. Superb, really ...

Jazz hands, a quiet shaking gesture of the hands that’s recognized by British sign language, is considered a more inclusive alternative to clapping, according to reports.

Jazz hands, a quiet shaking gesture of the hands that’s recognized by British sign language, is considered a more inclusive alternative to clapping, according to reports.

Jazz hands, a quiet shaking gesture of the hands that’s recognized by British sign language, is considered a more inclusive alternative to clapping, according to reports.