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tuba

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːbə/

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Definition of tuba

noun

  • a large brass wind instrument of bass pitch, with three to six valves and a broad bell typically facing upwards.
  • a powerful reed stop on an organ with the quality of a tuba.

Origin:

mid 19th century: via Italian from Latin, 'trumpet'

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