Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gong

2 senses of gong

Sense 1
gong, tam-tam -- (a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick)
       => percussion instrument, percussive instrument -- (a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another)

Sense 2
chime, bell, gong -- (a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument)
       => percussion instrument, percussive instrument -- (a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb gong

1 sense of gong

Sense 1
gong -- (sound a gong)
       => sound -- (cause to sound; "sound the bell"; "sound a certain note")

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