TUBA

Etymology 1

Noun

tuba (plural tubas)

A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys.

A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.

A large reed stop in organs.

Synonyms

• grunt-horn

Etymology 2

Noun

tuba (uncountable)

A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.

Etymology 3

Noun

tuba (plural tubas)

A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.

Etymology 4

Noun

tuba (plural tubas or tubae)

(anatomy) A tube or tubular organ.

Anagrams

• Batu, Taub, abut, batu, buat, buta, tabu

Noun

Tuba (plural Tuba)

(music) Abbreviation of bass tuba.

Anagrams

• Batu, Taub, abut, batu, buat, buta, tabu

Source: Wiktionary


Tu"ba, n. Etym: [L., trumpet.] (Mus.) (a) An ancient trumpet. (b) A sax-tuba. See Sax-tuba.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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