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gong

Percussion instrument originating in ancient China, consisting of a round sheet of metal with a turned-up rim. It is struck with a hammer, which may be covered with any of a range of materials, according to the quality of sound required. A large gong is also called a tam-tam.



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Then he remembered that it was no fun being angry unless he had some one to frighten and make miserable, and he rushed to his big gong and made it clatter as loud as he could.
The Emerald City of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
It was an appropriate relief when the gong sounded for prayer meeting.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
The clang of the gong pierced his breast like a noise of remembered war.
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Crane, Stephen View in context
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