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Gongs

Scope note

Percussion instruments in the form of a very shallow circular metal vessel, of varying size, usually with a turned-down rim, either nearly flat or with a central boss. Sounded by being struck with a beater midway between center and edge, or on the boss when present; they vibrate most strongly at the center and weakest at the rim.

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Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300041905

Broader Terms used

<gongs and sets of gongs>

Narrower Terms used

tam-tams
kettle gongs
kempul
gong ageng

Equivalent Terms used

gong

Created

13yrs ago

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