gong

/gɔɳ/
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gong

The conductor strikes the gong during the orchestra's performance.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate: A "gong" is a large, flat, circular metal disc that produces a resonant, often deep and vibrating sound when struck with a mallet or drumstick.
    • A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells: In some contexts, "gong" can also refer to a set of tuned bells struck with a hammer, used as an orchestral instrument.

  2. Verb:

    • To sound a gong: To cause a gong to make its characteristic sound by striking it.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The deep sound of the gong signaled the beginning of the ceremony.
    • The orchestra includes a large tam-tam gong in its percussion section.

  • Verb:

    • The butler will gong to announce dinner.
    • Please gong once to gather everyone's attention.
Advanced Usage
  • "To gong someone/something off": In British informal usage, to signal the removal of a poor performer from a stage by sounding a gong, as in some television shows.
    • The unpopular comedian was gonged off the stage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gonged (verb, past tense): The state of having sounded a gong.
    • He gonged the instrument three times.
  • Gonging (verb, present participle/gerund): The act of sounding a gong.
    • The constant gonging was giving me a headache.
Synonyms
  • Tam-tam: A specific type of large, flat gong with an indefinite pitch.
  • Bell: A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when struck. (Note: While related, a bell is typically cup-shaped and has a clapper inside, whereas a gong is flat and struck externally.)
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Gong off: To signal the end or dismissal of something, especially a performance, by striking a gong. (See "Advanced Usage" above).
Related Idioms
  • A gong show: An idiom originating from a television show, meaning a chaotic, ridiculous, or poorly managed situation or event.
    • The project meeting was a complete gong show with no one in agreement.
gong

The conductor strikes the gong during the orchestra's performance.

Noun
  1. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
  2. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
Verb
  1. sound a gong

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