Gong chime

Gong chime (Fr.: carillon de gongs; Ger.: Gongspiel), set of graduated gongs—the outstanding instr. of SE. Asian orchestras. The gongs are arranged on a low, horizontal frame or bed, with each gong resting boss upward on crossed cords. The frame is generally circular or semicircular. See also: babarangan, bonang, cai thieu cañ, cang chen, degung, gong hui, jengglong, khong ñai, khong noï, khong thom, khong toch, khong vong lek, khong vong yai, kolintang, kromo, kye vaing, maung saing, mong…