Gong: meaning, definitions and examples
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gong
[ ษกษล ]
musical instrument
A gong is a large metal disc with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck with a soft hammer. It is often used in Asian music and in orchestras for special effects.
Synonyms
cymbal, percussion, tam-tam
Examples of usage
- The sound of the gong reverberated through the concert hall.
- She struck the gong gently to produce a soft, melodious sound.
- The gong added a dramatic touch to the performance.
- The gong is an essential part of traditional Chinese music.
- His favorite instrument to play is the gong.
to make a loud noise
To gong means to make a loud, resonant sound, like the striking of a gong.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The clock gonged twelve times, signaling midnight.
- The church bells gonged in the distance.
- The alarm gonged loudly, waking everyone up.
- He gonged the metal pot with a wooden spoon.
- She gonged the bell to announce the start of the ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "gong" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gong
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Gong
๐ฎ๐ฉ gong
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ gong
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใณใฐ (gongu)
๐ซ๐ท gong
๐ช๐ธ gong
๐น๐ท gong
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต (gong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูู (jang)
๐จ๐ฟ gong
๐ธ๐ฐ gong
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ (luรณ)
๐ธ๐ฎ gong
๐ฎ๐ธ gong
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ (gongi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qong
๐ฒ๐ฝ gong
Word origin
The word 'gong' originated from Malay and Javanese languages. It has been used for centuries in various Asian cultures for ceremonial, spiritual, and musical purposes. The gong has become a symbol of Asian music and is widely recognized for its distinctive sound and cultural significance.
See also: gongs.