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The sousaphone (/ ˈ s uː z ə f oʊ n / SOO-zə-fohn) is a brass musical instrument in the tuba family. Created around 1893 by J. W. Pepper at the direction of American bandleader John Philip Sousa (after whom the instrument was then named), it was designed to be easier to play than the concert tuba while standing or marching, as well as to carry the sound of the instrument above the heads ...
The tuba (UK: / ˈ tj uː b ə /; [1] US: / ˈ t uː b ə /) is the largest and lowest-pitched musical instrument in the brass family.As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by lip vibration – a buzz – into a mouthpiece.
This page lists classical pieces in the tuba repertoire, including solo works, ... Meyer Kupferman, Sound Objects 1-3 (1978), for tuba, trumpet and piano (1978) [4]
deaf, dull in sound: An archaic double-reed wind instrument Timpani: drums: Large drums Tuba: tube: A large brass instrument Viola: viola, orig. Latin vitulari "be joyful" A medium-sized stringed instrument Viola d'amore: love viola: A tenor viol with no frets Viola da braccio: arm viola: A stringed instrument held in the arm, such as a violin ...
List of tuba players Image Name Lifetime Nationality Genre Notes Walter English: 1867–1916 American Circus: Played in various bands [2] William Bell: 1902–1971 American Classical The leading player and teacher of the early 20th century. Played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sousa Band, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, NBC ...
Judy Greer had a very specific reason for turning down an audition for Modern Family.. The actress, 49, revealed in a recent episode of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast Dinner’s on Me that she ...
"Sound the Bells!" (1993), composed in honor of the wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. "Song for World Peace" (1994) "Variations on Happy Birthday" (1995) "Satellite Celebration" (1995) "Seven for Luck" (1998) "American Journey" (1999). Portions premiered as accompaniment to a film by Steven Spielberg as part of the ...
But The Sound of Music fans can still see the real things either as guests of Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron or on official guided tours. Since 1947, the property has been owned by non-profit ...