gong

gong, a circular metal platelike percussion instrument, usually having a turned-down rim. In most forms it is struck in the centre with a felt- or leather-covered beater, producing a sound of either definite or indefinite pitch.

In Asian families the Gong was an attribute of wealth and served as a status symbol. In rites the Gong was used in the evocation of ghosts and in the beginning of demons. Touching a Gong brought you fortune and strength.

a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head. a shallow bell sounded by a hammer operated electrically or mechanically: The fire-alarm system will automatically sound the gong.

(gɒŋ , US gɔːŋ ) countable noun. A gong is a large, flat, circular piece of metal that you hit with a hammer to make a sound like a loud bell. Gongs are sometimes used as musical instruments, or to give a signal that it is time to do something.

Sound production Sound is produced either by striking the gong or rubbing it. A wide variety of different mallets is used. The gong is struck right in the center, in other words, on the knob, since it is here that the greatest volume and purest tone are produced. The larger the gong, the heavier it is.

Gongs (also known as Tam-tams) are large disc-shaped pieces of brass that are hit with a large soft mallet. In China, gongs were used to make announcements and send signals. In the orchestra, the gong's untuned sound can be a loud crash or a low rumble.

The Gong is the spirit song. It is the primal whisper of the soul. Its sounds are the echo of the Original Word that created the world, the sound within all sounds.

Gongs are depicted in Chinese visual art as of the 6th century CE, and were known for their very intense and spiritual drumming in rituals and tribal meetings. Traditionally, chau gongs were used to clear the way for important officials and processions, much like a police siren today.

The gong is named after the sound it makes. A 'Gong' is a percussion instrument consisting of a metal disc that is struck with a softheaded drumstick or 'mallet'. Gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world.

The gong is a musical instrument that originated in East Asia and have since found its way to every corner of the globe. Whether you've heard it in classical music, film scores, or traditional Chinese compositions, you probably are already familiar with the sound of a gong.

The sound of the Gong activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which takes the body into a natural state of balance activating your body's natural ability to heal and detox while calming and soothing busy minds. It may even release emotional pain and mental blockages.

Sound production Sound is produced either by striking the gong or rubbing it. A wide variety of different mallets is used. The gong is struck right in the center, in other words, on the knob, since it is here that the greatest volume and purest tone are produced. The larger the gong, the heavier it is.