Definitions for sousaphone
ˈsu zəˌfoʊn, -sə-sousa·phone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bass horn, sousaphone, tubanoun

   the lowest brass wind instrument

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1. sousaphonenoun

   A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.

2. Etymology: Named after John Philip Sousa, the famous march composer and conductor, with the suffix -phone.

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1. Sousaphone

   The sousaphone ( SOO-zə-fohn) is a brass instrument in the tuba family. Created around 1893 by J. W. Pepper at the direction of American bandleader John Philip Sousa (after whom the instrument was then named), it was designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads of the band. Like the tuba, sound is produced by moving air past the lips, causing them to vibrate or "buzz" into a large cupped mouthpiece. Unlike the tuba, the instrument is bent in a circle to fit around the body of the musician; it ends in a large, flaring bell that is pointed forward, projecting the sound ahead of the player. Because of the ease of carrying and the direction of sound, it is widely employed in marching bands, as well as various other musical genres. Sousaphones were originally made of brass. Beginning in the mid-20th century, some sousaphones have also been made of lighter materials such as fiberbrass & plastic.

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1. sousaphone

   A sousaphone is a large, brass musical instrument that wraps around a musician's body. It is very similar to a tuba in sound, yet because of its shape, its volume can be more easily directed during performances, often forward, making it a popular choice in marching bands. The instrument was named after John Philip Sousa, an American composer and conductor who popularized it.

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1. sousaphone

   The sousaphone is a brass instrument, related to the tuba and hélicon. It is widely employed in marching band and tanjidor. Designed so that it fits around the body of the musician and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried. The instrument is named after American bandmaster and composer John Philip Sousa, who popularized its use in his band.

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How to pronounce sousaphone?

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How to say sousaphone in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sousaphone in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sousaphone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sousaphone
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sousaphone
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sousaphone
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sousaphone
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sousaphone