gong

US /ɡɑːŋ/
UK /ɡɑːŋ/
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gongo

a metal disc with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck, used as a percussion instrument, for sounding an alarm, or to mark the hours.

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The sound of the gong signaled the start of the ceremony.
O som do gongo sinalizou o início da cerimônia.
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He struck the large gong with a padded mallet.
Ele bateu no grande gongo com um martelo acolchoado.
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tocar o gongo

to strike a gong

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The monk will gong at dawn to awaken the villagers.
O monge vai tocar o gongo ao amanhecer para acordar os aldeões.
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He gonged loudly to get everyone's attention.
Ele bateu o gongo alto para chamar a atenção de todos.
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