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单词 tuba
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tuba

noun

tu·​ba ˈtü-bə How to pronounce tuba (audio)
ˈtyü-
: a large low-pitched brass instrument usually oval in shape and having a conical tube, a cup-shaped mouthpiece, and a usual range an octave lower than that of the euphonium
tubaist
ˈtü-bə(-i)st How to pronounce tuba (audio)
ˈtyü-
noun
or tubist
ˈtü-bist How to pronounce tuba (audio)
ˈtyü-

Illustration of tuba

Illustration of tuba

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For the parade setup, Prager said, seven played: violin, trombone, clarinet, trumpet, an electric piano, drums – and Prager on the tuba. Josh Susong, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 One of the Kennedy Center’s stranger holiday traditions finds up to 200 tuba, euphonium and sousaphone players joining forces for a brassy and very merry concert of seasonal songs. Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2020 Six years later, Orchestra Noir is comprised of 50 pieces, with the addition of a few non-traditional elements, such as the sousaphone (a strap-on tuba), the drums, and the saxophone. al, 7 May 2022 Play includes a tuba, lullabies, radio messages, illusions and more. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2022 The drag queen had a finger wave in her hair and a tuba on her lap. Mandy Mclaren, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2022 Paul Schmidt has been playing tuba with the Libertyville Village Band, which performs free, summer outdoor concerts, for decades. Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022 Both of Northcut’s parents perform in the orchestra; his father plays the tuba and his mother plays the flute. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2022 The second oldest, Frankie, 18, is interested in playing instruments, especially the tuba. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin, trumpet

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

tuba

noun

tu·​ba ˈtü-bə How to pronounce tuba (audio)
ˈtyü-
: a brass musical instrument of lowest pitch with an oval shape and valves for producing different tones
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