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ophicleide

Pronunciation: /ˈɒfɪklʌɪd/

Definition of ophicleide

noun

  • an obsolete bass brass instrument with keys, used in bands in the 19th century but superseded by the tuba.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French ophicléide, from Greek ophis 'serpent' + kleis, kleid- 'key'

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