About Japanese Gongs
The gong is something many people associate with Asian culture. Japanese gongs can be used as musical instruments, displayed as pieces of art or placed in an outdoor garden, porch, patio, deck or backyard to add a sense of peace to the overall atmosphere.
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Time Frame
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Percussion instruments such as gongs and bells have been used in Shinto ceremonies in Japan for thousands of years.
Significance
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Used to signal the arrival of high-ranking officials, the Japanese gong was, and still is, an item which has its secular uses.
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Function
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As an addition to dance, theater and folk festivals, Japanese gongs have been adding a festive tone to entertainment festivities in Japan for thousands of years.
Fun Fact
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Many gongs are capable of playing more than one tone, and inscriptions appear on some.
History
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Gongs ranging in age from 2,000 to about 3,000 years old are still around, proving that the gong is an item which has been a part of Japanese culture for a significant amount of time.
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