When you clap, you’re creating what scientists call a “Helmholtz resonator,” which is the same principle that makes sound when you blow across a bottle opening.

The “Helmholtz resonator” concept explains the frequencies of sound produced by clapping the hands together in different configurations.

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Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator Faster clapping yields lower-frequency sounds, as does cupping one's hands while clapping.