tuba
noun
tu·ba
| \ ˈtü-bə
, ˈtyü-\
, ˈtyü-\
Definition of tuba
: a large low-pitched brass instrument usually oval in shape and having a conical tube, a cup-shaped mouthpiece, and a usual range an octave lower than that of the euphonium
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Other Words from tuba
tubaist
\ ˈtü-bə(-i)st
, ˈtyü- \
or tubist \ ˈtü-bist
, ˈtyü- \
noun
, ˈtyü- \
or tubist \ ˈtü-bist
, ˈtyü- \
noun
Examples of tuba in a Sentence
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Schiff’s sense of voicing (creating a hierarchy from among simultaneous multiple musical lines) dovetailed in a gorgeously complex way with the Bösendorfer’s colors – plummy French horns in the middle register, muted trumpets above, tuba below. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, "Pianist András Schiff is a master of detail at the Kimmel," 1 Apr. 2018 So why the heck are the same fine Colorado folks who promote wholesome activities like tackling the quarterback and playing the tuba now embracing – gasp! — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: With fat kids on every block, should video games be rising star in Colorado prep sports?," 10 Aug. 2019 Cox describes this sound of striding across an aeolian dune as a tuba being played badly: burp, burp, burp. — Jennifer Emerling, National Geographic, "Seeking silence on a California road trip," 6 Aug. 2019 The group is led by saxophonist Tom Lempner and features trombonist Jimmy Redmond, tuba player Drew Kreiger and percussionist Darren Allen. — Sam Boyer, cleveland.com, "Gardening has proved to be a challenge so far this year: Whit & Whimsey," 14 June 2019 As the machines maneuvered behind the tuba and trumpet players, Ian perked up. — Andrew Curry, WIRED, "One Boy’s Dream Vacation to See Giant Construction Equipment," 26 June 2019 The music continues when the ride gets going at 7, with musicians like accordion player Uncle Kenny and perhaps a tuba player performing from cargo bikes. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Polish Moon Ride is a rolling block party mixing Polish and Latino culture on Milwaukee's south side," 13 June 2019 Along with the outlaws and lawmen, women, civilians and a tuba player are blown away or trampled by horses. — J.b., The Economist, "Why “The Wild Bunch” ranks among the most influential Westerns," 18 June 2019 From playing tuba to riding motorcycles, to playing wingman for each other, to having a drink or two. — Jon Patrick Hatcher, Good Housekeeping, "What Is a Best Friend? Here's How to Keep a Long-Term Friendship," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tuba.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tuba
tuba
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tuba
: a large brass musical instrument that is played by blowing air into it and that produces low tones
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tuba
noun
tu·ba
| \ ˈtü-bə
, ˈtyü-\
, ˈtyü-\
Kids Definition of tuba
: a brass musical instrument of lowest pitch with an oval shape and valves for producing different tones
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