Gongs: meaning, definitions and examples
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gongs
[ ษกษลz ]
music instrument
A gong is a large, metal disk that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet. It is commonly used in Asian music traditions and in orchestras for dramatic effect.
Synonyms
chau gong, suspended cymbal, tam-tam
Examples of usage
- The gongs were used to mark the beginning and end of the meditation session.
- During the performance, the musician struck the gong with precision and skill.
Translations
Translations of the word "gongs" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gongos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Gongs
๐ฎ๐ฉ gong
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฝะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gongi
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท gongs
๐ช๐ธ gongs
๐น๐ท gonglar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุฌุฑุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ gongy
๐ธ๐ฐ gongy
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ gongi
๐ฎ๐ธ gรณngar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะพะฝะณัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qonglar
๐ฒ๐ฝ gongs
Word origin
The word 'gong' originated from the Javanese and Malay word 'gong', which means a musical instrument. Gongs have been used for centuries in various Asian cultures, including Chinese, Indonesian, and Thai. They are often associated with rituals, ceremonies, and music performances, and have become popular in Western music as well.
See also: gong.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,445, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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