gongnounmasculine/ˈɡõ.ɡu/lowgon·goPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA percussion musical instrument consisting of a flat metal disc, usually bronze, that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck.The sound of the gong marked the beginning of the ceremony.The musician struck the gong with a padded mallet.syngongtam-tamEtymologyDo malaio 'gong'.Related wordsgongadagongar