tuba

/'tju:bə/

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Word: Tuba

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tuba is a large brass musical instrument that produces deep, low sounds. It is the lowest sounding instrument in the brass family and is usually played in orchestras, bands, and other musical groups.

Usage Instructions:

• The word "tuba" is a countable noun, meaning you can have one tuba or multiple tubas.
• When talking about the instrument, you can say “play the tuba” or “the tuba is in the band.”

Examples:

• Simple Example: "He plays the tuba in the school band."
• Advanced Example: "The tuba provides a rich, resonant sound that supports the harmony in orchestral arrangements."

Word Variants:

• Tubas (plural): More than one tuba.
• Tubaist (noun): A person who plays the tuba.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "tuba" may refer to the tube-like shape of the instrument, but it is primarily recognized as the name of the musical instrument.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "tuba," but you can refer to it as a "brass instrument" in a broader sense.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "tuba," but you may hear phrases like "blow into the tuba," which means to play the instrument by blowing air into it.

Summary:

The tuba is an important instrument in many musical settings, known for its deep sound.

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Noun

1. the lowest brass wind instrument

Synonyms

• bass horn
• sousaphone