Gongs: meaning, definitions and examples

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gongs

 

[ ษกษ’ล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gongos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเค‚เค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gongs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gongi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gongs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gongs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gonglar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฌุฑุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gongy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gongy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gongi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณngar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฝะณั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qonglar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gongs

Etymology

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.