tuba

noun5

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.

   • One version of the large tuba, popular in marching bands, is called a sousaphone in honor of bandsman John Philip Sousa. — 1990
2. •
   A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.

   • This depicts trumpet blowing angels gripping instruments, of the Roman tubae variety, halfway down with the right hand, the left hand covering their mouth and the mouthpiece. — 1986
3. •
   A large reed stop in organs.
4. •
   A tube or tubular organ.
5. •
   A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.

noun1

1. •
   (Philippines) A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of bass tuba.