euphonium

American

[yoo-foh-nee-uhm] / yuˈfoʊ ni əm /

noun

a brass musical instrument similar to the baritone tuba but somewhat smaller, with a wider bore and mellower tone, and often having a second bell.

euphonium British

/ juːˈfəʊnɪəm /

noun

a brass musical instrument with four valves; the tenor of the tuba family. It is used mainly in brass bands

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Etymology

Origin of euphonium

First recorded in 1860–65; euph(ony) + (harm)onium

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Euphonium, Love Live!, and K-On!, to name a few.

From The Verge • Oct. 1, 2018

It may now commonly be seen in Exhibitions, Museums, and curiosity shops, for it has been entirely superseded by the Bass Tuba and the Euphonium.

From Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries by Naylor, Edward W. (Edward Woodall)

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