euphonium Mus.
(juːˈfəʊnɪəm)
[as if Lat., f. Gr. εὔϕων-ος: see euphony.]
‘A name given to the bass instrument of the Saxhorn family, usually tuned in B♭ or C. It only differs from the barytone Saxhorn in the larger diameter of its bore, which thus produces a longer and somewhat deeper quality of tone’ (Grove). Also attrib.
| 1865 Reader No. 139. 244/2 The bass duet..upon a couple of euphoniums. 1879 Stainer Music of Bible 27 The construction of a harmonium..accordion, or euphonium. 1888 Daily News 3 Sept. 3/3 The death is also announced of the popular euphonium player Mr. A. J. Phasey. |