Euphonium
OriginGermany
Year1843
FamilyBrass
About the Euphonium
The tenor member of the tuba family. A conical bore brass instrument. Known as the cello of the band. Four valves, sometimes five for extended range. Used in brass bands and wind ensembles. The name means well-sounding in Greek.
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