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Physics of Gongs in Sikkim Monasteries by Hemant Kumar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Physics of Gongs in Sikkim Monasteries about?
The document provides information about different types of gongs used in various musical traditions across Asia. It describes several types of suspended gongs like chau gongs, nipple gongs, opera gongs, pasi gongs, tiger gongs, and wind gongs. It explains their sizes, materials, tones, and traditional uses in places like China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and beyond. The document also discusses the introduction and use of gongs in Western symphony orchestras beginning in the late 18th century.
- Author
- Hemant Kumar
- Language
- EN