gong
noun
a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
gonglike
-
a word derived from
gong.
Example Sentences
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At the end, a timpani roll is muted to sound almost gonglike, with Ms. Koh’s violin a coppery tremble above it.
From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2021
“Sculpture Garden Carillon,” a continuing sound-art installation by Joseph del Pesco and Helena Keeffe at the Oakland Museum of California, emits gonglike noises.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2010
Gradually, the gonglike reverberations in her head subsided, and her ears stopped ringing.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
