What's the difference between euphonium and ophicleide?

Euphonium


Definition:

  • (n.) A bass instrument of the saxhorn family.

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Ophicleide


Definition:

  • (n.) A large brass wind instrument, formerly used in the orchestra and in military bands, having a loud tone, deep pitch, and a compass of three octaves; -- now generally supplanted by bass and contrabass tubas.

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