Ophicleide

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(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.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia [2]

A keyed brass wind instrument of recent invention, of great compass and power, and of which there are two kinds in use.

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