euphonium Definition
eu·pho·nium (yo̵̅o̅ fō′nē əm)
noun
a valved brass instrument like the baritone but more mellow in tone, due to a larger bore
Etymology: < Gr euphōnos, musical (see euphony) + (harmon)ium
euphonium Usage Examples
Converse of object
- play: I have a very old photo of him playing euphonium with a band, marching.
- study: He attended the Cardiff College of Music and Drama and studied euphonium under the renowned Aaron Trotman.
- learn: Mrs. McKnight, the band club's secretary has for the past 6 months been working through the Team Brass Book learning the Euphonium.
Adjective modifier
- principal: Our principal euphonium, Andy Marsh, also collected the soloist's prize on the day.
- Solo: Solo euphonium, Jo Stark, is a Primary school teacher and formula one racing driver.
- second: Emma, who was second euphonium in the band that came fourth on Prague in 2003, had to leave due to travel problems.
- solo: He is playing solo euphonium with the Greater Gwent Youth Band in a tour that also takes in Australia.
- 2nd: In 1928 Rex joined the band on 2nd euphonium next to his brother Alex.
Modifies a noun
- soloist: He was an excellent euphonium soloist who toured with Barnum & Bailey on their 5-year tour of Europe.
- solo: He stands up to play the euphonium solo ' Wee Cooper of Fife ' .
- seat: Shaun also currently holds the Solo Euphonium seat for the Young Ambassadors Band of Great Britain.
- virtuoso: We are pleased to announce that David Childs, Euphonium virtuoso is to join the current Welsh Champion Band with immediate effect.
- chair: He retired from the Royal Marines in July 2000 and took over the solo euphonium chair at Besses o'th ' Barn Band.
- playing: David Childs provides some full throated cantabile solo euphonium playing, whilst the festivities whisk the listener along when they get underway.
Noun used with modifier
- solo: Thanks also go to Emma Farrow for helping out on solo euphonium.
- principal: Richard joins Whitburn from Bon Accord Band in Aberdeen, where he played Principal Euphonium for a number of years.
- principle: Angela played 1st Baritone for most of this time until September 2003, when she moved to principle Euphonium.
Preposition: in
band: Emma, who was second euphonium in the band that came fourth on Prague in 2003, had to leave due to travel problems.
Preposition: for
band: My husband's late grandfather played the euphonium for this band and was secretary for them for two years.
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