Gong Definition & Meaning

gong
noun
  1. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
  2. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
verb
  1. sound a gong

"Gong" in song lyrics

See how gong is used in real songs:

  • "On the day I was born, Taoist monks banged a big gold gong"
    Chino XL — Messiah
  • "Keeping us on like we're marching to the beat of a gong"
    Hilltop Hoods — Lights Out
  • "while emcees put thongs in theirs songs and get the gong"
    ILL Harmonics — What We Do

Words that rhyme with gong

Usage tips for "gong"

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