单词 | ophicleide |
释义 | ophicleide/ˈɒfɪklʌɪd![]() noun An obsolete bass brass instrument with keys, used in bands in the 19th century but superseded by the tuba.After early lessons on the ophicleide, an instrument for which he seems to have shown little aptitude, he turned to the flute, studying with Kuhlau....
OriginMid 19th century: from French ophicléide, from Greek ophis 'serpent' + kleis, kleid- 'key'. |
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