Applause

Crowd applause taken at the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2006, Liverpool, England
The violinist Aleksey Semenenko comes to receive applause after performing in concert with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra at the Kurhaus, Wiesbaden, conducted by Luigi Gaggero, who stands at the back of the stage.

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. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a concert, speech or play, as a sign of enjoyment, approval, and praise.

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