Sousaphone


noun
1.
a form of bass tuba, similar to the helicon, used in brass bands.
noun
1.
(music) a large tuba that encircles the player’s body and has a bell facing forwards

sousaphone definition

A kind of tuba that wraps around the player’s body so that it can be carried easily while marching.

Note: The sousaphone is named after the bandmaster John Philip Sousa, who suggested building the instrument in this shape.

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