euphonium Definition
a brass musical instrument resembling a small tuba and having a range slightly higher than that of a baritone.
Using euphonium: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "euphonium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He played the euphonium in the school band.
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The euphonium is often used in brass bands.
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The piece features a beautiful euphonium solo.
euphonium Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for euphonium
- baritone horn
- tenor tuba
Phrases with euphonium
euphonium player
a person who plays the euphonium
Example
The euphonium player performed a stunning solo.
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The concert featured a variety of euphonium music.
a detachable piece of the euphonium that the player blows into to produce sound
Example
He switched to a larger euphonium mouthpiece for a richer sound.
Origins of euphonium
from Greek 'eu-' meaning 'well' + 'phone' meaning 'sound' + '-ium' indicating a noun
Summary: euphonium in Brief
'Euphonium' [yoo-foh-nee-uhm] is a brass musical instrument similar to a small tuba, with a slightly higher range than a baritone. It is commonly used in brass bands and orchestras and can feature in solos. The term extends to phrases like 'euphonium player' and 'euphonium music,' and the informal abbreviation 'euph.'
