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saxtuba

American

[saks-too-buh, -tyoo-] / ˈsæksˌtu bə, -ˌtju- /

noun

a large bass saxhorn.

Etymology

Origin of saxtuba

1860–65; Sax ( see saxhorn) + tuba

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

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2015

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

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2014

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