Applause

Cheers (originally in the sense of 'consent', see: " beifallen an opinion " ) is the expression of approval or of pleasing a performance. In Europe and the USA applause is usually by clapping (also: applause, applaudere from Latin, hit something of something ') made ​​manifest. In Hungary, clapping rhythmically. This phenomenon is called vastaps in Hungarian, which literally means iron clapping '. Superlative forms are Bravo! Calls, especially in the opera ( for female performers also Brava!, For several performers also Bravi! ), Catcalls from the audience or the trampling with the feet. The exclamation Da capo! is also a means of acclamation by the audience. It calls for the artist to be an encore. Other terms that describe acclaim, acclamation are, cheers and ovation.

Standing Ovation

In certain countries on a regular basis, usually associated in German speaking countries only with great enthusiasm and with a special salute occurs for long applause and standing up added (so-called standing ovation or standing ( standing dargebrachter ) applause ). The English expression standing ovation ( ovation from Latin ovatio, small triumph ') is taken either untranslated or translated with a standing ovation ( pl. ) in German.

For realization of applause while standing can be peer pressure as a possible cause use: If only a small number of spectators stands up, the rest of the audience usually feels obliged also to get up, even if that audience may not be as feel excessive enthusiasm. So it may happen that viewers do not dare to stand up as individuals. Here, too, plays a role group coercion.

Hitting and knocking

In the age of chivalry, it was customary with the flat of your hand to beat on the table and expel appreciative calls. This was a so-called Wacker, which means as much as brave and capable.

In academic circles is tapped instead of gossiping with his knuckles on desks or tables and rarely trampled underfoot for reinforcement. This custom is probably a reversal of the Austrommelns Füxe, one that emerged from fraternities way a newbie by drumming with sticks to let them know at the bottom of the displeasure of the fraternity.

Also, in some parliaments, it is customary to express applause by knocking.

When orchestras Strings express their applause by tapping the bow on the music stand.

Billiard table recognition is expressed for a particularly successful impact of the opponent by tapping with the cue on the gang.

Applause in Asian cultures

In China, a person is sometimes greeted with applause. Polite way the visitor claps back then.

In some areas of the Far East, it is customary to express acclamation by tongue clicking.

Applause from the Deaf

The hand clapping is usually at the level of the abdomen, which has the consequence that one hears this reaction especially applauded and it only sees the first row. Due to this limitation, the deaf have developed their own way to show their approval. They show their approval by stretching her open hands over the head and turn it in the wrist quickly to the left and right.

Reaction

That person who is applauded, has different ways to respond to the applause: A common form of the reaction is in western culture in the bow, which can also only indicated by the lowering of the head or a nod. Another possibility is demonstratively clapping with raised hands at head height back to underline the importance of the role of the audience or to say thank you for a more than normal beyond, especially dedicated support during the lecture.

Insofar as the type of presentation, may be rewarded with a planned or unplanned addition prolonged applause as well.

In the field of concert and theater applause orders which are practiced by the actors previously exist beyond. So for theater performances the performers first individually the applause from the public in order to subsequently present themselves hand in hand again as a group. To increase the stage curtain is usually also used, which is raised and lowered again and again during the final applause. This creates the impression that the public may " call back " on the performer by sustained applause again and again on the stage. The success of a production is often measured against the number of " Curtains " the final applause during the premiere performance.

In orchestral performances of the conductor or leader takes the applause from the public representative. Through gestures in the direction of the whole orchestra, the choir or individual instrument groups / soloists he leads the applause demonstratively on the performers on, and calls so often the individual registers in sequence to get up. He thanks this then often the concertmaster. Can be generated by repeated abandonment and subsequent recurrence beyond similar to the Theatre of the impression of " to callback ".

Pictures of Applause

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