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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
| + | Brass in round sharp <br/> | ||
| + | Sizes are from 6" to 28" <br/> | ||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
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== Technique == | == Technique == | ||
| − | It is played by | + | It is played by round head gong hammer |
== Manufacturers == | == Manufacturers == | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
| − | [[Chinese Cymbals]] | + | [[Chinese Cymbals]] <br/> |
| + | [[Gong]] <br/> | ||
| + | [[Tam Tam]] <br/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: History-Instruments]] | [[Category: History-Instruments]] | ||
[[Category: Asian Instruments]] | [[Category: Asian Instruments]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Chinese Instruments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:07, 5 February 2025
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Construction
Brass in round sharp
Sizes are from 6" to 28"
Types
Bao Gongs - thick gongs with a protruding nipple - very focused tone, not much crash or wash
Chau Gongs - traditional Chinese Gong - combination of fundamental tone and crash/wash
Opera Gongs - smaller, high pitched gongs for Chinese Opera - ascends or descends in pitch when struck
Tiger Gongs - smaller gongs with lots of crash
Wind Gongs - thinner gongs with a huge wash of sound
History
Chinese gongs is a traditional chinese instrument.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
It is played by round head gong hammer
Manufacturers
Retailers
The Gong Shop
Harmony Music Co.