sousaphone
a form of bass tuba, similar to the helicon, used in brass bands.
Origin of sousaphone
1Other words from sousaphone
- sou·sa·phon·ist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for sousaphone
/ (ˈsuːzəˌfəʊn) /
music a large tuba that encircles the player's body and has a bell facing forwards
Origin of sousaphone
1Derived forms of sousaphone
- sousaphonist, noun
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Cultural definitions for sousaphone
A kind of tuba that wraps around the player's body so that it can be carried easily while marching.
Notes for sousaphone
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