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gong

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, flat, circular metallic instrument that is struck to produce a deep, resonant sound, used in music, especially in Chinese and Indonesian music.

    - "The gong was used to signal the beginning and end of battles."
    - "The sound of the gong echoed through the valley."
    - "The orchestra played a piece that featured the gong prominently."
Pronunciation




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Synonyms

gonghouse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gong
song , long , strong
Variants
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gong , gonged , gonging , gongs , Gong Qinwang , Gong Yixin , Kung , Prince Gong , Prince Kung
Etymology
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Originating from Old Chinese word 'gong' meaning 'deep, resonant sound'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest gong ever made weighs over 45 tons and is over 20 feet in diameter.

  2. The gong is the national instrument of Cambodia.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bell: Both gongs and bells are percussion instruments that produce sound when struck, but gongs are larger and produce a deeper, more resonant sound.

  2. Cymbal: Cymbals are another type of percussion instrument that produce a crash or splash sound when struck, while gongs produce a more sustained sound.

Culture
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In Chinese culture, the gong is used extensively in traditional music and ceremonies. It is believed that the sound of the gong can ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. In Indonesian gamelan music, the gong is used as a timekeeper and to mark transitions between different pieces.

How to Memorize "gong"

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    - Visualize a large, circular metallic instrument that is struck to produce a deep, resonant sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gong' with the sound of a large bell or the image of a Chinese temple.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'G' sounds like 'go' and 'gong' is a large instrument that goes 'gong' when struck.

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