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Record 1 2024-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Instruments
DEF

A large brass wind instrument of bass pitch, with three to six valves and a broad bell typically facing upwards.

OBS

tuba : The plural forms are "tubas" and "tubae. "

Key term(s)
  • tubas
  • tubae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à vent
DEF

Instrument à vent à pistons et à embouchure de la famille des cuivres, au son grave, et dont le tube se termine par un pavillon évasé.

Spanish

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