tuba
tubas
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pluralof tuba.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The orchestral writing, nicely handled by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, can be colorful, though the ominous Wagner tubas become predictable after a while and the electronica for which Mr. Bates is best known is barely discernible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2025
The Inglewood marching band — about 40 members strong — roared alongside their signal-caller, blasting music with their tubas and trumpets in victory as the Sentinels celebrated their 34-29 win Friday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2024
The wry tubas and trombones that accentuate the opening section.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
It has one delectable moment in which the members of the school marching band raise their saxophones and tubas high.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
A brass band exploded in the sunlight, flinging off a gay tune from upraised tubas and trumpets.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
