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noun
A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To beat on a drum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, intransitive
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noun
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gong
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: percussion instrument, percussive instrument
History
Imitative.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
