Gong kemodong

Gong kemodong gong of Java that because of its cheapness often serves as a substitute for the gong ageng. In C. and E. Java it consists of 2 large bronze or even iron bars with bosses (beating knobs), suspended on cords over a hollow frame. Two earthenware pots are frequently set in the frame to act as resonators. In W. Java it consists of a single bar. The pitch is between that of the gong ageng and the gong suwukan. Cf. gong angang-angang, gong gentong, gong guchi, gong jemblok, gong jun…