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euphonium Definition

eu·pho·nium (yo̵̅o̅ fōnē 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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