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Applause
Form of appreciation or praise expressed by clapping / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Applause (disambiguation).
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.
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