Pronunciation

/ˈsuːzəfəʊn/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A type of brass instrument similar to the tuba but having a more conical bore and a larger bell, used especially in marching bands.

Examples

1. “The sousaphone provides a deep and rich bass sound in the marching band.”

2. “He played the sousaphone with great skill and precision.”

Additional Information

The sousaphone was invented by American instrument maker John Philip Sousa in the late 19th century to be used as a marching band instrument.