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euphonium

Pronunciation: /juːˈfəʊnɪəm/
Definition of euphonium

noun

  • a valved brass musical instrument of tenor pitch, resembling a small tuba.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek euphōnos 'having a pleasing sound' + -ium

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Definition of euphonium in the US English dictionary
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