helicon
1
9.8
A large brass instrument like a tuba that wraps around the player's shoulders
- noun
- /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒn/
:
helicón
Synonyms
tuba
vshelicon
20
3.7
A large metal wind instrument with a deep low sound
is worn around the shoulders for marching instead of serving as orchestra bass
sousaphone
vshelicon
2
9.2
A large brass instrument like a tuba that wraps around the player to make it easy to carry while marching
is coiled to sit on the shoulders rather than wrapping around the body
1
3.4
A musical instrument played by blowing and making your lips buzz on a metal mouthpiece, like a trumpet or trombone
is a specific coiled form made to be worn for marching bands
9.9
A large brass instrument that plays very low notes in a band or orchestra
is made to be worn for marching rather than used only as a stationary bass
7.0
A brass instrument with a very low sound used in orchestras and bands
is coiled to fit on the shoulders for marching rather than defined by pitch
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word helicon comes from the Greek root helix, which means 'spiral' or 'twist', and the same root appears in helicopter. The instrument is made in a large coil so it wraps around the player's body, so the name reminds us of its spiral shape.