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How to pronounce sousaphone in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms bass horn, tuba
Type of bass, brass, brass instrument
Has types bombardon, euphonium, helicon

Examples of sousaphone

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The trio claims to be the country's only sousaphone, washboard and guitar trio.
From the sacbee.com
Brian Weeks reads his music while playing the large sousaphone during practice.
From the washingtonpost.com
The sousaphone may play a traditional jazz walking bass-line or groove on a riff.
From the en.wikipedia.org
At the end of the episode, Stewie plays the sousaphone for Chris, making him fall.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Frank went in last with a sousaphone, trying to get it in, and bringing it all down.
From the kingstonguardian.co.uk
Jim Kreger played the sousaphone and would leave it hanging in the garage.
From the dailyherald.com
Zeke Lewis grew up playing the trombone, sousaphone, banjo and mandolin.
From the sacbee.com
They played with a muscular funk that was largely propelled by Kirk Joseph's sousaphone.
From the npr.org
A sousaphone still in commission showed signs of wear during band practice at West Jessamine High.
From the kentucky.com
More examples
  • Bass horn: the lowest brass wind instrument
  • The sousaphone is a type of tuba that is widely employed in marching bands. Designed so that it fits around the body of the tubist and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried. ...
  • 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 instrumentsan a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder
  • A spiral brass Tuba with a large bell turned forward and typically used in marching bands.
  • Marching tuba which wraps around player's body and is made visually conspicuous by a large flaring bell front, idea of which is attributed to Golden Age bandmaster John Philip Sousa, see Rain Catcher.
  • An instrument that adds bass to the band. Can play any note as long as it's a low G.