tuba
English
/ˈtjuː.bə/, /ˈtu.bə/
noun
Definitions
- 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.
- A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.
- A large reed stop in organs.
Etymology
Derived from Latin tuba (tube, straight trumpet, military trumpet, a long, trumpet) derived from German Tuba (tuba).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Tuba
Gloss
tuba