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Definition tuba

Etymology 1

From Latin tuba (“tube, trumpet, military trumpet”), first borrowed as a historic term in the 18th century. The name of the modern instrument was borrowed in the 19th century from German Tuba (“tuba”), originally Baß-Tuba (literally “bass tuba”), from the same Latin source.

Noun

tuba (plural tubas)

1. A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys.
2. A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.
3. A large reed stop in organs.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Malay tuba.

Noun

tuba (uncountable)

1. A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.

Etymology 3

From Cebuano tuba.

Noun

tuba (plural tubas)

1. A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.

Etymology 4

Latin tuba

Noun

tuba (plural tubas or tubae)

1. (anatomy) A tube or tubular organ.

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