Definition of Euphonium

1. Noun. A bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family.

Generic synonyms: Bass Horn, Sousaphone, Tuba

Definition of Euphonium

1. n. A bass instrument of the saxhorn family.

Definition of Euphonium

1. Noun. (musical instruments) A valved brass instrument, a sax horn, the tenor of the tuba family of instruments, having the appearance very similar to that of a tuba. It is similar to and often used instead of a "Baritone" horn. (A true Baritone has a cylindrical tubing, while the Euphonium tubing is conical, though they both cover the same range of tones. This relationship is also between the Trumpet [cylindrical] and Cornet [conical] respectively.) ¹

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Definition of Euphonium

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Euphonium

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euphon
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euphonism
euphonisms
euphonium (current term)
euphoniumist
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euphorbia
euphorbiaceae

Literary usage of Euphonium

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopædia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"euphonium (Fr. baryton; Ger. Tenor Tube), a modern brass wind instrument, known in military bands as euphonium and in the orchestra as tuba. ..."

2. Modern Music and Musicians by Louis Charles Elson (1918)
"It consists of (i) a three-valved euphonium and (2) a perfect valve-trombone. In form it resembles the euphonium with a second bell at an angle of about ..."

3. An Explanation of the Organ Stops with Hints for Effective Combinations by Carl Locher (1888)
"As an 8-ft. Cor Anglais it appears in the St. Eustache and Madeleine organs, Paris. Equal Temperament. See Octave. euphonium. ..."

4. The Centennial Supplement to the Sydney Morning Herald: Together with by Sydney Morning Herald (1888)
"The cornet was excellent, and euphonium was good, only that it was colourless. ... In the euphonium and trombone class there was only one competitor for the ..."

5. University Musical Encyclopedia by Louis Charles Elson (1912)
"These are the same as for the tenor valve-trombone and the barytone euphonium. It is a non-transposing instrument; the music for it sounds as it is written. ..."

6. The Centennial Supplement to the Sydney Morning Herald: Together with by Sydney Morning Herald (1888)
"In the euphonium and trombone class there was only one competitor for the latter instrument ; and Mr. Ferguson was awarded the prize for euphonium, ..."

7. British Musical Biography: A Dictionary of Musical Artists, Authors, and by James Duff Brown, Stephen Samuel Stratton (1897)
"Phasey, Alfred James, euphonium player. He was originally an ophicleide and bass trombone player in the band of tho Coldstream Guards, ..."

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