Applause

Crowd applause taken at the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2006, Liverpool, England
Violinist Aleksey Semenenko coming to receive applause after performing in concert with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra at 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, 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.