Gong

Gong

A metallic disc with upturned rim (usually made of an alloy composed of four parts copper to one of tin) which produces resonant musical notes when suspended and struck with a soft mallet.

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gong

Music; General music

Percussion instrument consisting of a broad circular disk of metal, suspended in a frame and struck with a heavy drumstick. Also tam-tam.

gong

Music; General music

Percussion instrument consisting of a broad circular disk of metal, suspended in a frame and struck with a heavy drumstick. Also tam-tam.

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Musical equipment; Percussion instruments

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Musical equipment; Percussion instruments

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Musical equipment; Percussion instruments

This is the Arabic word for tambourine.

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Musical equipment; Percussion instruments

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Musical equipment; Percussion instruments

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