clapstick

/ˈklæpstɪk/

Meanings

noun

A kind of drumstick used by striking one against another, to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants.

Examples :

"During the Aboriginal dance performance, the musicians used the clapstick to keep a steady beat for the singers. "

noun

A clapperboard.

Examples :

"The assistant held up the clapstick, called out "Scene 3, Take 2!", and then sharply clapped it to synchronize the sound and picture. "

media entertainment sound stage device

Related Words

assistant noun

/əˈsɪstənt/

Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.

"Several assistants were present at the school play. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

drumstick noun

/ˈdrʌmstɪk/

A stick used to play drums.

"The drummer tapped his drumstick against the cymbal to start the song. "

clapperboard noun

/ˈklæpərˌbɔrd/ /ˈklæpərˌboʊrd/

A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

"The director yelled "Action!" and the assistant slammed the clapperboard together with a loud clap, marking the beginning of the scene. "

musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

singers noun

/ˈsɪŋəz/ /ˈsɪŋɚz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒəz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒɚz/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir is full of talented singers. "

synchronize verb

/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/

To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

"The bandleader synchronized the drummers' beats to create a unified rhythm. "

aboriginal noun

/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/

An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia, Aborigine.

"The Aboriginal elder shared stories of his ancestors with the class. "

striking verb

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

"Please strike the last sentence."

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"