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  2. Glossary of flamenco terms - Wikipedia

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    hand clapping. It is intricate art, requiring skill and knowledge of compas. palmas altas percussive effect performed with the fingers of the right hand on the left palm, resulting in a sharp sound; also called palmas claras and palmas agudas palmas sordas muted clapping done with cupped hands (often by the singer); also called palmas graves ...

  3. Clapping - Wikipedia

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    Clapping hand. 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 as a form of body percussion to match the sounds in music, dance, chants, hand games, and clapping games.

  4. Hand clasping - Wikipedia

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    Hand wringing is a gesture characterized by repeatedly rubbing or twisting one's hands together, often as a sign of distress or nervousness, while folding or clasping.. Hand wringing has been studied in psychology to understand its underlying motivations and implications for mental well-being, of which include nonverbal communication and self-soothing beha

  5. Applause - Wikipedia

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    Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert , speech , or play , as a sign of enjoyment and approval .

  6. Body percussion - Wikipedia

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    Patting: Patting either the left, right, or both thighs or cheeks with hands; Clapping hands together; Snapping fingers; However, there are numerous other possibilities including: hitting the chest, whistling, slapping or flicking the cheeks with an open mouth, clicking with the tongue against the roof of the mouth, grunting, and hitting the ...

  7. Finger snapping - Wikipedia

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    A video of finger snapping Alternative snapping technique. Snapping (or clicking) one's fingers is the act of creating a snapping or clicking sound with one's fingers. . Primarily, this is done by building tension between the thumb and another (middle, index, or ring) finger and then moving the other finger forcefully downward, so it hits the palm of the same hand at a h

  8. Body language expert reveals why Meghan Markle always stands ...

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    Despite this, Markle hits every royal stride with the same poise, smile as before and almost always, with her hands clasped. It's a go-to pose that body language experts say isn't just out of ...

  9. Tejime - Wikipedia

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    Tejime at an alumni association in Japan. Tejime (手締め), also called teuchi (手打ち), is a Japanese custom of ceremonial rhythmic hand clapping, typically accompanied by enthusiastic exclamation by the participants, [1] performed at the end of a special event to bring the occasion to a peaceful, lively close.