Gong
Sign in to savethumb|262px|Two men (right) are lifting the gong depicted on the 13th-century temple reliefs at the Candi Induk, Penataran|Panataran temple complex in [[East Java, Indonesia]] thumb|262px|A gong collection in a gamelan ensemble of instruments – Indonesian Embassy [[Canberra]]
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A gong is a percussion instrument consisting of a metal disc that produces sound when struck, and it has been used in Southeast Asian music and culture for centuries as documented in historical temple reliefs. Gongs are typically played as part of larger instrumental ensembles, such as the Indonesian gamelan, and remain significant in traditional music practices in the region.
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- Instrument.name
- Gong
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- Instrument.caption
- One of Javanese and Balinese style gong for gamelan ensemble, hanging in an ornate frame
- Instrument.classification
- Metallophone
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- Types
- Traditional suspended gongs
- Chau gong (tam-tam)
- History
- Use in symphony orchestras
- Dora
- Nipple gong
- Opera gongs
- Pasi gongs
- Tiger gong
- Shueng Kwong
- Wind gong
- Sculptural gongs
- Other uses
- Gong manufacturers
- Materials and size
- Orchestral usage
- Signal gongs
- Boxing (sport)
- Dinner gong
- Rail crossing
- Railcar mounted
- Shipping
- Theater
- Time signal
- Vehicle mounted
- List of gongs
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|262px|Two men (right) are lifting the gong depicted on the 13th-century temple reliefs at the Candi Induk, Penataran|Panataran temple complex in [[East Java, Indonesia]] thumb|262px|A gong collection in a gamelan ensemble of instruments – Indonesian Embassy [[Canberra]]
A gong is a percussion instrument originating from Southeast Asia, and used widely in Southeast Asian and East Asian musical traditions. Gongs are made of metal and are circular and flat or bowl-like in shape, and can come in various sizes. They are typically struck with a mallet. They can be played alone, giving a characteristic "crashing" sound, or played as part of a tuned set that produce bell-like sounds.
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