Synonyms for sousaphone
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- sousaphones → tubas…
Example sentences
- tuba Tom told Mary to practice her tuba somewhere else.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sousaphone | steady | |
| tuba | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- tuba2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tuba2 = 2 syllables).