noun Download 🔗Share A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys. Examples : "The tuba player in the school band practiced diligently to improve his tone. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba. Examples : "The Roman soldiers used the tuba to signal commands during battle, a brass instrument quite different from the modern tuba in the school band. " military music history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large reed stop in organs. Examples : "The organist carefully tuned the tuba in the church organ before the Sunday service. " organ music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis. Examples : "The botanist studied the tuba plant's roots, interested in the rotenone it contained. " plant agriculture environment nature biology chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap. Examples : "After a long day working in the coconut grove, my grandfather enjoys a refreshing glass of tuba. " drink food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tube or tubular organ. Examples : "The tuba player carried his large, brass tuba onto the stage. " music organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
