The study showed that softer hands produce quicker-decaying sounds. Conversely, clapping more forcefully—or in a shape that stiffens the hands—generates a louder, longer-lasting clap.

College campus decides to use jazz hands instead of clapping to be more inclusive of those with anxiety Posted: Oct 24, 2019 / 05:21 PM EDT Updated: Oct 24, 2019 / 05:21 PM EDT ...

Nona Buckley-Irvine, General secretary at the London School of Economics Students' Union, said: 'Jazz hands are used throughout NUS in place of clapping as a way to show appreciation of someone's ...

Women at a national student event have been asked to use jazz hands instead of clapping. The request came during the National Union of Students (NUS) Women's Conference in Solihull, West Midlands ...

Jazz hands, a quiet shaking gesture of the hands that’s recognized by British sign language, is considered a more inclusive alternative to clapping, according to reports.