GONG

[noun] [C] - a round piece of metal which is hung in a frame and hit with a stick to produce a sound, usually for musical purposes but sometimes as a signalRyudo Uzaki's music is a haunting mix of guitar, synthesizer, Oriental gongs and bells.It used to be common among wealthy families who lived in big houses for a gong to be sounded to let people know that dinner was ready.(UK and ANZ informal) A gong is also an honour that is given to someone for the public service they have done, or a for a particular acting or singing performance.He wants to see fewer gongs going automatically to senior diplomats and civil servants.She picked up the gong for Best Female Vocalist.