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gongs

/ɡɔŋz/ /ɡɑŋz/

Meanings
noun
A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

Examples :

"The orchestra included several gongs of different sizes, each producing a unique, deep sound when struck. "
music sound culture

Related Words

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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outstanding verb

/ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌaʊʔˈstændɪŋ/

To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.

"The firefighters outstanding the intense heat for hours, keeping the fire from spreading. "

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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percussion noun

/pɚˈkʌʃən/

The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.

"The percussion of the raindrops against the windowpane created a soothing rhythm. "

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outbuilding verb

/ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/

To build more or better than.

"The company planned to outbuilding their competitors by constructing a state-of-the-art factory with the latest technology. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "