Sousaphone

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːsəˌfoʊn/

Definitions of sousaphone

noun a musical instrument resembling a tuba but having a wider, flaring bell and is used in marching bands

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big sousaphone in the marching band.

A2 The sousaphone player marched proudly in the parade.

B1 The sousaphone's deep sound resonated throughout the stadium.

B2 The sousaphone section played a powerful bass line in the concert.

C1 The sousaphone is a brass instrument commonly used in marching bands.

C2 The sousaphone player showcased their technical skill during the solo performance.

Examples of sousaphone in a Sentence

formal The sousaphone is a type of brass instrument commonly used in marching bands.

informal I heard that the sousaphone player in the band is really talented.

slang Check out that cool sousaphone player jamming out on the field!

figurative The sound of the sousaphone filled the stadium like a warm hug.

Grammatical Forms of sousaphone

• plural: sousaphones
• comparative: more sousaphone
• superlative: most sousaphone
• present tense: plays the sousaphone
• future tense: will play the sousaphone
• perfect tense: has played the sousaphone
• continuous tense: is playing the sousaphone
• singular: sousaphone
• positive degree: sousaphone
• infinitive: to play the sousaphone
• gerund: playing the sousaphone
• participle: played the sousaphone

Origin and Evolution of sousaphone

First Known Use: 1893 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sousaphone' was named after John Philip Sousa, an American composer and conductor known for his patriotic marches.

Evolution of the word: Originally coined to describe a specific type of brass instrument created for John Philip Sousa, the term 'sousaphone' has since become a generic term for a large brass instrument similar to a tuba. The word has evolved to represent a broader category of instruments beyond its original specific design.