tuba magna

Definition of the Latin term tuba magna in music:

  1. organ reed stop usually of 8' pitch with a very powerful tone (equivalent to "Tuba Major" or "Tuba Imperial" in English and "Schweizer Trompete" in German)
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Latin
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Related terms

Latin musical terms related to tuba magna:

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