请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

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An obsolete bass brass instrument with keys, used in bands in the 19th century but superseded by the tuba.After early lessons on the ophicleide, an instrument for which he seems to have shown little aptitude, he turned to the flute, studying with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....
  • Happily, the ophicleide is much more predictable than the serpent, and it is possible to show a fairly typical fingering pattern that will work with most examples of the instrument.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French ophicléide, from Greek ophis 'serpent' + kleis, kleid- 'key'.

随便看

 

英语词典包含243303条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/24 1:29:03