Gong

Pronunciation: /ɡɔŋ/

Definitions of gong

noun a percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft mallet or hammer

Example Sentences

A1 The gong made a loud noise.

A2 She hit the gong with a mallet.

B1 The gong is used in traditional Chinese music.

B2 The sound of the gong reverberated through the room.

C1 The orchestra included a gong player for the performance.

C2 The gong resonated with a deep, rich tone that filled the concert hall.

Examples of gong in a Sentence

formal The gong signaled the start of the ceremony.

informal I heard the gong go off, so I knew it was time to go.

slang When the gong hits, that's when the party really starts.

figurative The gong of opportunity only rings once, so you have to be ready to seize it.

Grammatical Forms of gong

• past tense: gonged
• plural: gongs
• comparative: more gong
• superlative: most gong
• present tense: gongs
• future tense: will gong
• perfect tense: have gonged
• continuous tense: is gonging
• singular: gong
• positive degree: gong
• infinitive: to gong
• gerund: gonging
• participle: gonged

Origin and Evolution of gong

First Known Use: 1796 year

Language of Origin: Javanese

Story behind the word: The word 'gong' originated from the Javanese language in Indonesia.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large flat metal disc struck with a mallet to produce a resonant sound, the word 'gong' has evolved to encompass a variety of similar percussion instruments in different cultures around the world.