Meaning of the word sousaphone in English

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sousaphone

US /ˈsuː.zə.foʊn/
UK /ˈsuː.zə.foʊn/
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Noun

1.

a brass musical instrument in the tuba family, designed to be worn around the player's body and used in marching bands

Example:
The marching band's sound was anchored by the deep tones of the sousaphone.
He learned to play the sousaphone in high school.
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