noun
euphonium
yoo-FOH-nee-um
Euphonium (noun) means a mid-sized brass instrument with a wide conical bore and valves, looking like a small tuba and pitched higher. Example: “She plays the euphonium in the town brass band.”
noun
1
A mid-sized brass instrument with a wide conical bore and valves, looking like a small tuba and pitched higher.
"She plays the euphonium in the town brass band."
"The euphonium has a warm, rounded sound."
"He swapped his trombone for a euphonium when he joined the youth band."
Examples of euphonium in a sentence →
How to use euphonium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brass instrument that looks like a small tuba and plays higher.
When to use it
It is a neutral, standard word used in everyday and musical contexts.
Memory tip
Say the first syllable like the word you, with the stress on the second syllable.
Trace the full origin ↓
Common pairings
play the euphonium
euphonium player
euphonium solo
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like euphonium.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She plays the _____ in the town brass band.
Etymology
The word comes from Ancient Greek eúphōnos, meaning sweet-voiced, with the ending -ium added.
Rhymes for euphonium
See all rhymes for euphonium →Frequently asked questions
What is a euphonium?
A euphonium is a mid-sized brass instrument with a wide conical bore and valves. It looks like a small tuba but is pitched higher.
What does euphonium mean in Greek?
The word comes from the Ancient Greek eúphōnos, which means sweet-voiced.
How do you spell the plural of euphonium?
The plural is euphoniums. A person who plays one can be called a euphoniumist.
What is the meaning of euphonium?
"euphonium" (noun) means a mid-sized brass instrument with a wide conical bore and valves, looking like a small tuba and pitched higher.
