Definition of 'tuba'
Word forms: tubas
variable noun [oft the N]
A tuba is a large musical instrument of the brass family which produces very low notes.
It consists of a long metal tube folded around several times with a wide opening at
the end.
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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
Word Frequency
tuba in British English
nounWord forms: plural -bas or -bae (-biː)
1. Also called: bass horn
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Word origin
Latin
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Which musical instrument am I?
a type of flageolet with six finger holes, esp a cheap one made of metal
Which musical instrument am I?
a type of harp in which the strings are arranged in three rows, used esp for the accompaniment of singing, improvisation on folk tunes, etc
Which musical instrument am I?
any keyboard instrument
Which musical instrument am I?
a valved brass instrument used chiefly in brass and military bands, having a tube of conical bore and a brilliant tone colour. It resembles the tuba and constitutes a family of instruments related to the flugelhorn and cornet
Which musical instrument am I?
a smaller version of the harpsichord, but oblong in shape, having one manual and no pedals
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