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saxtuba

[saks-too-buh, -tyoo-]

noun

  1. a large bass saxhorn.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of saxtuba1

1860–65; Sax ( saxhorn ) + tuba
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Example Sentences

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He created other musical instruments, like the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba, by blending features of existing ones in unexpected ways.

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His creativity was prolific — he also created the less commonly used seven-bell trombone and saxtuba.

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Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, started creating new musical instruments when he was 15, including the saxtromba, the saxhorn and the saxtuba.

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