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sousaphone
noun
sou·sa·phone
ˈsü-zə-ˌfōn 
-sə-
: a large circular tuba that has a flared adjustable bell compare helicon
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The ebullient thrum of staccato snares, thumping sousaphones, and tramping shoes all acting in unison filled the gray morning air in the parking lot outside Angel Stadium recently.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Jack, who played the sousaphone, recalled how the band would march down the street from the school to Caroline Coleman Stadium, the site of home football games, and neighbors would pour out of their homes to watch.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
On a recent Friday in June, the sounds of the sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and drums reverberated through a streetcar rolling through Kansas City’s River Market.
—Hg Biggs, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
Jim Roberts on banjo and Andrew Hitz on sousaphone (a later instrumental addition to the score) were also highlights of the evening.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Jack, who played the sousaphone, recalled how the band would march down the street from the school to Caroline Coleman Stadium, the site of home football games, and neighbors would pour out of their homes to watch.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
On a recent Friday in June, the sounds of the sousaphone, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and drums reverberated through a streetcar rolling through Kansas City’s River Market.
—Hg Biggs, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
Jim Roberts on banjo and Andrew Hitz on sousaphone (a later instrumental addition to the score) were also highlights of the evening.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
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sousaphone
noun
sou·sa·phone
ˈsü-zə-ˌfōn
: a large circular tuba that goes over the player's shoulder and has a wide bell that faces forward
Etymology
named for John Philip Sousa 1854–1932 American band leader and composer
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