tuba
2 synonyms for tuba, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large brass instrument, usually the lowest-pitched in the brass section, played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece and pressing valves.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sousaphone
grunt-horn
How to use tuba
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play the tuba
tuba player
tuba section
Etymology
Borrowed in the 1800s from French and German tuba, ultimately from Latin tuba, meaning "trumpet" — the same instrument used by Roman armies to signal troops.
Full origin of tuba →Frequently asked questions
What does “tuba” mean?
The word “tuba” means a large brass instrument, usually the lowest-pitched in the brass section, played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece and pressing valves. In plain terms, the big, low-pitched brass instrument you see wrapped around a player's body in a marching band.
How do you pronounce “tuba”?
“Tuba” is pronounced TYOO-buh (/ˈtu.bə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tuba” in a sentence?
Here is “tuba” used in a sentence: “The tuba player held down the bass line at the back of the marching band.”
What is another word for “tuba”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tuba” include grunt-horn.
What part of speech is “tuba”?
“Tuba” is a noun.
Where does the word “tuba” come from?
The word “tuba” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Latin. Borrowed in the 1800s from French and German tuba, ultimately from Latin tuba, meaning "trumpet" — the same instrument used by Roman armies to signal troops.
How many meanings does “tuba” have?
“Tuba” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large brass instrument, usually the lowest-pitched in the brass section, played by buzzing the lips into a mouthpiece and pressing valves.
