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Hang en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /hæŋ/ (UK)

Etymology

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

Meanings

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.
   • Philip plays a Hang drum—a unique instrument that looks a little like two woks welded together. 2009, Steven J. L. Croft, Ian Mobsby, editors, Fresh Expressions in the Sacramental Tradition, Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd, →ISBN, page 84:

Forms

Synonyms

handpan