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gong ageng

man sitting at a gong
The two gong ageng of the gamelan sekati K.K. Nagawilaga.

A large, vertically-suspended bronze gong with turned-back rim and a raised central boss which is struck with a thickly-padded beater. Produces a deep, resonant, low pitch. Many palace gamelans have two gong ageng hung from a wooden rack (gayor).

people burning incense and two gong ageng
The two gong ageng of the gamelan sekati K.K. Gunturmadu during a performance.
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