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Definition of euphonium

euphonium

/juːˈfoʊniəm/
eu · pho · ni · um
Plural:euphoniums
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euphonium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large valved brass musical instrument with a conical bore, pitched in the tenor or baritone range and resembling a small tuba, widely used in concert and brass bands.

Example

"The rich, mellow melody of the solo euphonium echoed warmly through the concert hall."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the baritone horn, the euphonium has a predominantly conical bore that produces a warmer, rounder tone, whereas the baritone horn has a mostly cylindrical bore and a brighter sound.

• Rhymes for euphonium

• Nearby Words

euphemistic
euphemistically
euphonia
euphonium
euphorbia
euphoria
euphoric

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from Modern Latin, derived from the Ancient Greek 'euphōnos' meaning 'sweet-voiced' or 'well-sounding' (from 'eu-', meaning 'well', and 'phōnē', meaning 'sound' or 'voice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euphonium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euphonium
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