English edit

Etymology edit

clap +‎ along; compare singalong.

Noun edit

clapalong (plural clapalongs)

  1. (rare) A musical performance which the audience is encouraged to accompany by clapping the hands.
    • 2007 July 2, Jon Pareles, “Everyone Join In: Sing, Clap and Hug”, in New York Times[1]:
      He cued clapalongs, singalongs and synchronized arm movements.