English Explanatory Dictionary

euphonium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A valved brass instrument with conical tubing similar in appearance to a tuba but of higher pitch.

Pronunciation

/juːˈfəʊnɪəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-euphonium.wav

Word forms

euphonium euphoniums

Etymology

From Ancient Greek εὔφωνος (eúphōnos, “sweet-voiced”) + -ium.

Derived words

euphoniumist
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