Refers to the physical percussion instrument, often a large metal disk that produces a resonant sound when struck. Compare 銅鑼 (どら), which is a traditional Japanese gong.
See also: ドラ (どら)
オーケストラでゴングが鳴り響いた。
The gong resounded in the orchestra.
When the gong sounded, the fighters all sprang into action at once.
Used in boxing, martial arts, and similar sports to signal the start or end of a round. The sound itself is often the focus.
ゴングが鳴って、第1ラウンドが始まった。
The gong sounded and the first round began.
審判がゴングを鳴らして試合の開始を告げた。
The referee struck the gong to announce the start of the match.
At the same instant as the gong, the fighters rushed to the center of the ring.