The Clapping Song Lyrics by Belle Stars (2024)

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Where did the clapping song come from? ›

Background. The song was released shortly after Ellis had released "The Name Game". "The Clapping Song" incorporates lyrics from the song "Little Rubber Dolly", a 1930s song recorded by the Light Crust Doughboys, and also features instructions for a clapping game.

Belle Mama does not have an agreed upon origin. Some say it comes from the Torres Straits near Australia. Another possible origin is that it is a song in Swahili: “M'bele Mama” meaning Long time ago, Mama. You can sing this in a round of from 3-8 parts.

It's mentioned in the Bible a few times, as a way to rejoice or worship. The Ancient Egyptians may have done it too. However, the practice of crowds applauding theatre or speech appears to have fully taken off in Ancient Rome.

Humans clap with the palms of their hands, often quickly and repeatedly to express appreciation or approval (see applause), but also in rhythm as a form of body percussion to match the sounds in music, dance, chants, hand games, and clapping games.

Translation of "bella, mamma" in English. beautiful, Mom. great, mom. Io ho disegnato una cosa bella, mamma. I drew something beautiful, Mom.

In 1946, the English lyrics were written by Harold Barlow and Phil Brito who had their popular recording hit the charts in May 1946 under the title of "Mama". British singer David Whitfield also had a hit with the song, which reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1955.

Belle is a young woman living in a small unnamed village in France.

As two flat hands collide, the air between them is forced out increasingly quickly, ultimately exceeding the speed of sound. This creates an abrupt pressure change, resulting in shock waves that make up a large part of the noise we hear.

Clapping Music is a minimalist piece written by Steve Reich in 1972. It is written for two performers and is performed entirely by clapping.

The title comes from a zen koan. The respected buddhist 18th century monk Hakuin would walk into a village and catch the attention of prospective students by raising his hand aloft and saying 'Who can hear the sound of one hand clapping?'

Where did the clapper come from? ›

The Clapper is a sound-activated electrical switch, sold since 1984 by San Francisco, California based Joseph Enterprises, Inc. Joseph Pedott marketed the clapper with the slogan "Clap On! Clap Off! The Clapper!".