0 a large, metal musical instrument that produces low notes, and is played by blowing into it -- tuba
The subject is first presented by a solo double bass, followed by bassoon, tuba and, eventually, the entire orchestra.
The second movement represents simulation of a serenade with a grotesque gesture embodied in the theme's orchestration, delivered by clarinet accompanied by tuba and bassoon.
Typical instruments were a long straight trumpet "(tuba)", a large curved brass instrument called the "lituus", and a water organ "(organum)".
Usually upperclassmen, specifically tuba players, do very well, although percussionists are slowly working their way into the top five.
Consequently, when its music is written in treble clef, the tuba is a transposing instrument, but not when the music is in bass clef.
In grade school, he also picked up the trumpet and tuba.
For example, petite students would be more successful playing the flute over the tuba.
This is a celebration featuring nearly 200 tuba and euphonium players who perform a medley of holiday songs.
