Standing ovation

A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience will stand up while applauding.

Related Topics:
Applause - Audience

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This action is done on special occasions by the audience to show their approval and is done after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim. The level of audience approval is measured first by how many in the audience actually stand, second the length of time that the standing and applause continues, and third (over the course of an event) by the number of ovations given.

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Standing ovations are considered to be a special honor. Often it is used at the entrance or departure of a speaker or performer, where the audience members will continue the ovation until the ovated person leaves or begins their speech. Usually, when a critical mass of a small fraction of the audience stands up (perhaps one-fifth), the entire audience becomes impelled to stand as well.

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