What is the name of the instrument commonly referred to as a marching tuba?

Correct answer: Sousaphone

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Kay
Kay
I learn something new every time I play this
Wisesage
Wisesage
Bain of my existence in college years.
Breathe Easy
Breathe Easy
I was asked by my band instructor in Jr high to switch from trumpet to tuba, as he had a shortage there. I then switched from the e-flat horn to the double b-flat horn, which has four valves instead of three. I loved it, particularly in concert.
L.B.
L.B.
Thanks Lilly Nicolson
Asiana
Asiana
Kay, Knowledge is power..l have only be playing two weeks..and wow..
Artie
Artie
Obviously named after the American March King, John Philip Sousa.
BrainTek
BrainTek
reminds me of a "Tacoma fd" episode lol
Dorthe
Dorthe
Wisesage, bane. Not Bain 🙂
Player #120374466
Player #120374466
little b Go watch a parade or a football game and you will see and hear the Sousatuba
J
J
Seen them never heard of them!! 😂
Lady butterfly
Lady butterfly
little b, but you’ve probably seen them
little b
little b
I've never heard of this instrument before😥
It’s The Dragon
It’s The Dragon
… so it’s NOT the marching band tuba?