Sousaphone
/ˈsuːsəˌfoʊn/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.
"One version of the large tuba, popular in marching bands, is called a sousaphone in honor of bandsman John Philip Sousa."
- 2 the lowest brass wind instrument wordnet
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More examples"One version of the large tuba, popular in marching bands, is called a sousaphone in honor of bandsman John Philip Sousa."
Etymology
Named after American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa + -phone.