saxtuba

[ saks-too-buh, -tyoo- ]

noun

1. a large bass saxhorn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saxtuba¹

1860–65; Sax ( saxhorn ) + tuba

Example Sentences

He created other musical instruments, like the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba, by blending features of existing ones in unexpected ways.

From New York Times

His creativity was prolific — he also created the less commonly used seven-bell trombone and saxtuba.

From Time

Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, started creating new musical instruments when he was 15, including the saxtromba, the saxhorn and the saxtuba.

From New York Times