gangsa

noun

gang·​sa ˈgäŋ-(ˌ)sä 

plural gangsas

: any of a class of Indonesian metallophones with a set of tuned bars that are struck by a mallet or mallets: such as

a

: gender entry 3

b

: saron

Word History

Etymology

Indonesian gambang gangsa, from gambang musical instrument consisting of bars struck by hammers + gangsa brass

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