A gong is a large percussion instrument that you play by hitting it with a mallet. Gongs make a resonant, echoing sound. In the classic game show "The Gong Show," amateur performers tried to impress judges who could end the act by banging a giant gong.
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Noun
a percussion instrument consisting of vertical metal tubes of different lengths that are struck with a hammer
Noun
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a soft-headed drumstick
Verb
sound a gong
n.
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n.
An instrument, first used in the East, made of an alloy of
copper and tin, shaped like a disk with upturned rim, and producing,
when struck, a harsh and resounding noise.
n.
A flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a small
hammer which is connected with it by various mechanical devices; a
stationary bell, used to sound calls or alarms; -- called also gong
bell.
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O'er distant deserts sounds the Tartar gong.2.
A privy or jakes.
An instrument, first used in the East, made of an alloy of copper and tin, shaped like a disk with upturned rim, and producing, when struck, a harsh and resounding noise.
Usage Examples
I'm jamming 'Black Sabbath Vol. 4' all the time. Zappa's 'Cruising With Ruben & The Jets.' A lot of Gong lately. Some Hawkwind. The Residents' 'Duck Stab' is amazing. Some Fugs. Lots of stuff, man. I'm pretty schizophrenic with records.
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Other Usage ExamplesI certainly didn't say while writing 'Gossip Girl,' 'Oh this is going to be big!' It was really like, 'Oh god, everyone's gong to hate these people! They're so bratty!' But I actually think what is so appealing about them is the humor in them.