Sousaphone vs. Tuba

Sousaphonenoun

(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.

Sousaphonenoun

the lowest brass wind instrument

Sousaphonenoun

an American form of tuba with a wide bell pointing forward above the player's head, used in marching bands.

Sousaphone

The sousaphone (US: ) is a brass instrument in the same family as the more widely known tuba. Created around 1893 by J.W. Pepper at the direction of American bandleader John Philip Sousa (after whom the instrument was then named), it was designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads of the band.

Tubanoun

A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys.

Tubanoun

A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.

Tubanoun

A large reed stop in organs.

Tubanoun

A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.

Tubanoun

A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.

Tubanoun

(anatomy) A tube or tubular organ.

Tubanoun

An ancient trumpet.

Tubanoun

the lowest brass wind instrument

Tuba

The tuba (UK: ; US: ) is the lowest-pitched musical instrument in the brass family. As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by lip vibration, or a buzz, into a mouthpiece.