HyperDic: gong

English > 3 senses of the word gong:
NOUNartifactgong, tam-tama percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
artifactgong, chime, bella percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer
VERBperceptiongongsound a gong / gong
gong > pronunciation
Soundsgao'ng
Rhymesalong ... yearlong: 33 rhymes with aong...
English > gong: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick.
Synonymtam-tam
Broaderpercussion instrument, percussive instrumentA musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
Spanishbatintín, gong, gongo, tam-tam, tantán
Catalangong, tam-tam
Verbsgongsound a gong / gong
English > gong: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument.
Synonymschime, bell
NarrowercarillonSet of bells hung in a bell tower
handbellA bell that is held in the hand
Broaderpercussion instrument, percussive instrumentA musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
Spanishcampanas tubulares, carillón, gong
Catalancarilló, gong
Verbsgongsound a gong / gong
English > gong: 3 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningsound a gong / gong.
PatternSomebody ----s something
BroadersoundCause to sound
Nounsgonga percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
gonga percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer

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