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Hang

Pronunciation: /hæŋ/

The English word “Hang” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A percussion instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG, somewhat resembling a steelpan, consisting of two metal half shells with tuned notes on the top side that produces a mellow and ethereal sound.

Etymology

Coined as a trademark, from Alemannic German Hang (“hand”), c. 2000.

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