| The terms 'tam-tam'
and 'gong' are often used interchangeably. Technically,
tam-tams are indefinite-pitched instruments, whereas
gongs have a clearly identifiable pitch.
11-inch Chinese gong featuring
a decorative, hand-scored pattern on the face. The thick
casting and fairly sharp corner, with a 90-degree, straight
2-inch flange, causes this instrument to have a focused,
bell-like tone when struck. On loan from Randall Eyles
|  12 3/8-inch Chinese Opera Gong
featuring a somewhat raised, flat center section, with
a 7/8-inch flanged edge. This unusual shape, and the
thinness of the material, creates a glissando effect
when the gong is struck with a mallet.
On loan from Randall Eyles |