South East Asian Gongs form the backbone of most Malay folk music ensembles and are used for nearly every social event. They come in various sizes and are played together in various numbers. Usually, one or two drums are also played to accentuate the main rhythms. Gong Agung Gong Suwukan Gongs are found all over Malaysia and are highly valued. They are made locally as well as imported from Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.
Local gongs have shallow rims and a small boss.
An example of how the gong sounds.