Sound of rejection on a 1970s variety show (4)

I believe the answer is:

gong

(Other definitions for gong that I've seen before include "Beat this" , "Medal (sl.)" , "Sound announcing meal" , "Instrument - award" , "Medal, award or honour (inf)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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