Tuba: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuba

 

[ หˆtuหbษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The tuba is a large brass musical instrument characterized by its wide bell, deep tone, and low pitch. It is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the brass family, commonly used in orchestras, concert bands, and brass ensembles.

Synonyms

brass, musical horn

Examples of usage

  • She plays the tuba in the school band.
  • The orchestra has a talented tuba player.
  • He was given a tuba for his birthday.
  • The tuba produces a rich, resonant sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "tuba" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuba

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tuba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠœ๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรบba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tuba

Etymology

The word 'tuba' comes from the Latin word 'tuba', meaning 'trumpet' or 'horn'. The instrument itself was developed in the mid-19th century, with its modern form being patented in 1835 by the German instrument maker Wilhelm Friedrich Wieprecht and the composer Johann Gottfried Moritz. It was designed to provide a bass voice to brass bands and orchestras, filling a gap left by the lower brass range. The tuba has evolved over the years, with various types such as the BBโ™ญ tuba and the CC tuba being created to accommodate different musical requirements and playing styles. Today, it is an essential part of many musical ensembles worldwide, celebrated for its deep, warm sound.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,694, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.