Gong: meaning, definitions and examples

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gong

 

[ ษกษ’ล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

to make a loud noise

To gong means to make a loud, resonant sound, like the striking of a gong.

Synonyms

chime, clang, peal

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gong

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒณใ‚ฐ (gongu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gong

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gong

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต (gong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูƒ (jang)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gong

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gong

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฃ (luรณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜ (gongi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qong

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,514, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.