genesis of applause

Don Ferretti dferrett at placer.ca.gov
Thu Jul 8 18:12:45 PDT 1999


     I was asked this question and do not know the answer. Does anyone know
     the history of applause? Where did that start and what was the
     original intent of putting ones hands together and clapping. Has it
     always been to show appreciation or are there other meanings?

     Don



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