1. (noun)gong, tam-tam a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick Synonyms: tam-tam, gong, bell, chime
2. (verb)chime, bell, gong a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument Synonyms: chime, ship's bell, bell shape, buzzer, tam-tam, bell, toll, doorbell, gong, campana