euphonium

(yo̵̅o̅ fōnē əm)

noun

a valved brass instrument like the baritone but more mellow in tone, due to a larger bore

Origin: < Gr euphōnos, musical (see euphony) + (harmon)ium

See euphonium in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A brass wind instrument similar to the tuba but having a somewhat higher pitch and a mellower sound.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek euphōnos, sweet-voiced; see euphony

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