noun
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: 銅鑼 (どら)
オーケストラでゴングが鳴り響いた。
The gong resounded in the orchestra.
noun
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.