Tuba

Pronunciation: /ˈtubə/

Definitions of tuba

noun a large brass musical instrument with a deep tone, consisting of a conical tube bent into a spiral shape

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a tuba at the music store.

A2 The tuba player in the band had a solo during the concert.

B1 Learning to play the tuba requires strong lungs.

B2 The tuba's deep sound resonated throughout the concert hall.

C1 The tuba section in the orchestra played a crucial role in the symphony.

C2 The renowned tuba player performed a breathtaking solo at the music festival.

Examples of tuba in a Sentence

formal The orchestra's tuba player performed a solo during the concert.

informal I heard the tuba player practicing in the band room.

slang That tuba is huge, it must be heavy to carry around.

figurative His voice boomed like a tuba in the empty room.

Grammatical Forms of tuba

• past tense: tubed
• plural: tubas
• comparative: more tuba
• superlative: most tuba
• present tense: plays tuba
• future tense: will play tuba
• perfect tense: has played tuba
• continuous tense: is playing tuba
• singular: tuba
• positive degree: tuba
• infinitive: to play tuba
• gerund: playing tuba
• participle: played tuba

Origin and Evolution of tuba

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tuba' originated from Latin, where it referred to a large trumpet-like musical instrument.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tuba' has evolved to specifically refer to a large brass instrument with a conical bore and a deep, resonant sound. It is commonly used in orchestras and marching bands.