Definition of 'tuba'
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tuba in British English
nounWord forms: plural -bas or -bae (-biː)
1. Also called: bass horn
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Word origin
Latin
Word Frequency
tuba in American English
nounWord forms: plural ˈtubas or ˈtubae (ˈtubi
; ˈtjubi
)
1.
in ancient Rome, a
straight war trumpet
2.
any of a group of brass instruments with a conical bore and three to
five
valves, esp. the large
contrabass member
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Word origin
L, a trumpet
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Which musical instrument am I?
a full-size grand piano, usually around 7 feet in length
Which musical instrument am I?
a brass instrument similar to the cornet but usually without valves: used for military fanfares, signal calls, etc
Which musical instrument am I?
a small upright piano
Which musical instrument am I?
a small portable organ with arm-operated bellows popular in medieval times
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