Associations to the word «Sousaphone»

Wiktionary

SOUSAPHONE, noun. (musical instruments) A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.

Dictionary definition

SOUSAPHONE, noun. The lowest brass wind instrument.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley