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Noun: gong  góng
  1. A percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
    - tam-tam
     
  2. A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
    - chime, bell
     
  3. [Brit, informal] A medal, award or honour
Verb: gong  góng
  1. Sound a gong

Derived forms: gongs, gonging, gonged

Type of: percussion instrument, percussive instrument, sound

Encyclopedia: Gong, Steve