gong
Definitions of gong
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a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrumentsynonyms: speelwerktypes:type of:slaginstrumenta musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
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a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumsticksynonyms: tamtamtype of:slaginstrumenta musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
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