Gong
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A gong is any one of a wide variety of metal percussion instruments. The term is Malayu-Javanese in origin but widespread throughout Asia. The instrument itself appears to have origins in the bronze drums of China, cymbals of central Asia, and perhaps even in European bell-casting techniques. Primitive drums are know as slit gongs. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Gongs are broadly of two types. Suspended gongs are more or less flat, circular disks of metal suspended vertically by means of a cord passed through holes near to the top rim. Bowl gongs are bowl-shaped, and rest on cushions. Gongs are made mainly from bronze or brass but there are many other alloys in use. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Musical instrument: A musical instrument is a device that has been constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. In principle, anything that produces sound, and can somehow be controlled by a musician, can serve as a musical instrument; but the expression is reserved generally to items that have that specif... Gong (disambiguation): Gong can refer to:... Percussion: Percussion may refer to:... Gong related Images and Photos (experimental)
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