Definitions for GONG
gɔŋ, gɒŋgong

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. gong, tam-tamnoun

   a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

2. chime, bell, gongverb

   a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

3. gongverb

   sound a gong

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gongnoun

   A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

2. gongnoun

   A medal or award.

3. gongverb

   To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gong

   A gong is a percussion instrument originating in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Gongs are a flat, circular metal disc that is typically struck with a mallet. They can be small or large in size, and tuned or can require tuning. The earliest mention of gongs can be found in sixth century Chinese records, which mentioned the instrument to have come from a country between Tibet and Burma. The term gong (Javanese: ꦒꦺꦴꦁ) originated in the Indonesian island of Java. Scientific and archaeological research has established that Burma, China, Java and Annam were the four main gong manufacturing centres of the ancient world. The gong found its way into the Western World in the 18th century, when it was also used in the percussion section of a Western-style symphony orchestra. A form of bronze cauldron gong known as a resting bell was widely used in ancient Greece and Rome: for instance in the famous Oracle of Dodona, where disc gongs were also used.Gongs broadly fall into one of three types: Suspended gongs are more or less flat, circular discs of metal suspended vertically by means of a cord passed through holes near to the top rim. Bossed or nipple gongs have a raised centre boss, or knob, and are often suspended and played horizontally. Bowl gongs are bowl-shaped and rest on cushions. The latter may be considered a member of the bell category. Gongs are made mainly from bronze or brass but there are many other alloys in use. Gongs produce two distinct types of sound. A gong with a substantially flat surface vibrates in multiple modes, giving a "crash" rather than a tuned note. This category of gong is sometimes called a tam-tam to distinguish it from the bossed gongs that give a tuned note. In Indonesian gamelan ensembles, some bossed gongs are deliberately made to generate in addition a beat note in the range from about 1 to 5 Hz. The use of the term "gong" for both these types of instrument is common.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gong

   A gong is a flat circular metal disc that is hit with a mallet to produce a loud, resonating sound. It is often used in orchestras and ceremonial events in Eastern cultures, though it is also found in Western music and various ceremonies. It can range in size and is regarded as an idiophone, a musical instrument that creates sound through the instrument's vibration.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gongnoun

   a privy or jakes

2. Gongnoun

   an instrument, first used in the East, made of an alloy of copper and tin, shaped like a disk with upturned rim, and producing, when struck, a harsh and resounding noise

3. Gongnoun

   a flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a small hammer which is connected with it by various mechanical devices; a stationary bell, used to sound calls or alarms; -- called also gong bell

4. Etymology: [Malayan (Jav.) gng.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gong

   A gong is an East and South East Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat metal disc which is hit with a mallet. Gongs are broadly of three types. Suspended gongs are more or less flat, circular discs of metal suspended vertically by means of a cord passed through holes near to the top rim. Bossed or nipple gongs have a raised centre boss and are often suspended and played horizontally. Bowl gongs are bowl-shaped, and rest on cushions and belong more to bells than gongs. Gongs are made mainly from bronze or brass but there are many other alloys in use. Gongs produce two distinct types of sound. A gong with a substantially flat surface vibrates in multiple modes, giving a "crash" rather than a tuned note. This category of gong is sometimes called a tam-tam to distinguish it from the bossed gongs that give a tuned note. In Indonesian gamelan ensembles, some bossed gongs are deliberately made to generate in addition a beat note in the range from about 1 to 5 Hz. The use of the term "gong" for both these types of instrument is common.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gong

   gong, n. a Chinese instrument of percussion, made of a mixture of metals, and shaped into a basin-like form, flat and large, with a rim a few inches deep. [Malay.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gong

   A kind of Chinese cymbal, with a powerful and sonorous tone produced by the vibrations of its metal, consisting mainly of copper and tutenag or zinc; it is used by some vessels instead of a bell. A companion of Sir James Lancaster in 1605 irreverently states that it makes "a most hellish sound."

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gong

   An Indian and Chinese instrument of percussion, made of a mixture of metals, which produces a very loud, piercing sound on being struck by a wooden mallet. It is used by the Chinese as an instrument of martial music.

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1. gong

   Song lyrics by gong -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by gong on the Lyrics.com website.

2. GONG

   What does GONG stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the GONG acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GONG

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gong is ranked #5702 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Gong surname appeared 6,079 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Gong.
   
   88.8% or 5,403 total occurrences were Asian.
   5.7% or 347 total occurrences were White.
   3.2% or 197 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.4% or 90 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Sound

How to pronounce GONG?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say GONG in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of GONG in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of GONG in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of GONG in a Sentence

1. Clay Goddard:

   I'm gong to be honest with you : We can't have many more of these, we can't make this a regular habit or our capabilities as a community will be strained.

2. John Bodenhamer:

   I look around this place and I see like 90 days ago we did n’t think we were gong to have fans, to see that we have six or seven grandstands that have gone up in the last couple of weeks, it’s pretty remarkable. ’’ While happy to have a crowd, USGA officials can only shake their heads at the timing. On Tuesday, California loosened its COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to play Tuesday before more than 50,000 fans, which is about the number of tickets usually sold for a normal Open round. John Bodenhamer said there simply was n’t enough time to revamp the plan and add capacity to Torrey Pines once it became clear that restrictions would be lifted. `` I had the question earlier today, why do n’t you have 30,000, 40,000 people ?

3. Roger Goodell:

   The commissioner was arrogant, he certainly made a mountain out of molehill. C'mon, we're gong to waste this much time on the deflation of footballs?

4. Mark Neuberger:

   I think the trend is gong to be more employers mandating now because of what happened yesterday, nobody wants to wear a mask, more and more employers want to get their people back into the workplace so the easier way is to say :' you can come back and you don't have to wear masks, just show me that you are vaccinated.'.

5. Even Howard:

   We are gong to play whoever, wherever, whenever.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=GONG
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gong
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GONG
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=GONG
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=GONG
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=GONG
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html