sousaphone


sou·sa·phone

noun \ˈsü-zə-ˌfōn, -sə-\

Definition of SOUSAPHONE

: a large circular tuba that has a flared adjustable bell — compare helicon

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Origin of SOUSAPHONE

John Philip Sousa
First Known Use: 1925

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