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Medal for percussionist? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gong

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This might be a double definition.

'medal' is the first definition.
(informal term for a medal or prize)

'percussionist?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for gong that I've seen before include "Resonant metal disc" , "Dinner call - medal" , "Round plate that resounds when struck" , "Dinner bell or slangy medal" , "Medal (sl.)" .)

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