what family is a gong in
Gong 101 - Basics of Gongs. Item# gong-basics. Availability: Usually ships the next business day. The gong is a musical instrument in the percussion family. A gong can have either a definite or an indefinite musical pitch. Gongs come in a variety of sizes, styles, and shapes.Like dialects of language or sects of religion, the instrument evolved differently in each location and culture it was used.owl gongs are called such because they are literally bowl-shaped. They can rest on the ground or special cushions. Bowl gongs can be played in several different manners. A musician can bang a bowl gong with a mallet, but might also rub the rim with his or her finger to elicit a whole other sound.