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  1. Gong - Wikipedia

    Gongs produce two distinct types of sound. A gong with a substantially flat surface vibrates in multiple modes, giving a "crash" rather than a tuned note. This category of gong is sometimes …

  2. Tam-tam - Vienna Symphonic Library

    The tam-tam is often confused with the gong, but there are a number of significant differences between the construction and sound of the two instruments: the tam-tam is a relatively flat disc …

  3. What is a Tam-Tam? - Mixing A Band

    Apr 11, 2023 · The tam-tam is a large, circular percussion instrument made of metal, usually brass or bronze. It is suspended from a frame or stand by cords or straps, which allow it to …

  4. Gongs/Tam Tam - BYU Percussion Techniques

    A tam-tam and gong are instruments that are often confused for one another. A tam-tam is a non-pitched, metal instrument and is generally stuck off-center whereas a gong is a pitched …

  5. Tam-tam - Organology: Musical Instruments Encyclopedia

    The tam-tam is a large, flat percussion instrument classified as a type of gong. It produces a powerful and resonant sound, characterized by its indefinite pitch and rich harmonic overtones.

  6. Tam-tam - Instruments of the world

    The Tam-Tam is a huge metal percussion instrument which makes an unforgettable booming sound. It is a type of gong, but it is made of thinner metal than most gongs and has no raised …

  7. A Guide to the Tam Tam Gong Instrument - Mosico cymbal

    Tam tam gongs are flat, unpitched bronze discs originating from ancient Chinese ceremonies that produce indefinite pitch and sustained resonance. Constructed from bronze alloys (78-80% …