tuba

Meanings

• noun

  A large, cylindrical brass musical instrument, usually having a conical bore and a flared bell. It is a member of the bovidae family and is used primarily in brass bands and orchestras.

  - "The tuba provides the rich, deep bass sounds in the brass band."
  - "Can you hear the tuba in this symphony orchestra piece?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtjuː.bə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grunt-horn

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tuba
huba , duba

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Variants

List of all variants of tuba that leads to same result
tuba , tubae , tubaist , tubaists , tubas , tubist , tubists

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Etymology

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The word 'tuba' comes from the Latin word 'tubus', meaning 'a hollow cylindrical vessel'.

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Trivia

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1. The tuba is the largest and lowest-pitched musical instrument in the brass family.

2. The first tubas were made from animal horns.

3. The tuba is often used to play the bass line in jazz music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brass band: A musical ensemble consisting primarily of brass and percussion instruments.

2. Orchestra: A large musical ensemble consisting of various instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

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Culture

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The tuba has been an essential instrument in Western classical music since the late 19th century. It was introduced to Europe by the Spanish and became popular in military bands and later in brass bands and orchestras.

How to Memorize "tuba"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, curved brass instrument with a big bell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tuba with deep, rich, and powerful sounds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Tuba' as 'The Unbelievable Bass Actor'.

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