ophicleide

Meanings

• noun

  A large, conical-bore, keyed bugle, played by pushing a button to force air through the instrument.

  - "The ophicleide produced a deep, resonant sound that echoed through the concert hall."
  - "The ophicleide was a popular brass instrument in the mid-19th century."
  - "The orchestra's ophicleide player took a deep breath and prepared to play the complex solo."

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Variants

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ophiuroid , ophiuroids

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Etymology

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The name ophicleide comes from the Greek words 'ophis' (snake) and 'klēīdos' (key), likely due to the serpentine shape of the instrument and the keyed valves.

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Trivia

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1. The ophicleide was invented in the early 1800s by the German instrument maker Heinrich Stölzel.

2. The ophicleide was often used in military bands to provide a low-pitched foundation for other instruments, such as the cornet and the trombone.

3. The ophicleide was eventually replaced by the tuba in orchestras and brass ensembles due to its larger size and more limited range.

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Related Concepts

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1. bugle: The ophicleide is a type of bugle, a wind instrument used to produce musical notes by blowing air into it.

2. conical bore: The ophicleide has a conical bore, which means that the inside shape of the instrument gradually narrows towards the bell, allowing for a more even and rich tone.

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Culture

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The ophicleide was a popular brass instrument in the mid-19th century, particularly in military bands and brass ensembles. It was often used to provide a low-pitched foundation for other instruments, such as the cornet and the trombone.

How to Memorize "ophicleide"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word ophicleide, visualize a large, serpentine-shaped instrument with a conical bore and a keyed valve system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word ophicleide with the sound of a deep, resonant brass instrument, or with the image of a large, conical instrument with a keyed valve system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'ophicleide' as 'O-Phelia's-Cleide' - O for Ophis (snake), Phelia for the Greek goddess of the sea, and Cleide for key.

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