Words to describe tuba tone quality...please add.

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The most poignant irony of this, that I can think of right off hand anyway, is that if we compiled the same kind of list for food, we'd no doubt rate "bitter" as "bad" ... and beer would be out.
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I always think of a phrase I overheard someone said in a shop while trying out mouthpieces: "dark, yet vast."
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Half-vast?
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nice list.
you forgot "World Class..." :lol:

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is "Our American Cousin?" I am afraid I am missing reference.
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Omnipresent 25J G&B :tuba: depends on the context
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How about "Broad Shouldered Yet Not Aggressive"?
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What about 'enveloping' - good
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York-esque: good
Gene: good
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Kazoo - like.
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A few more to add:

- deep
- overtone-y
- bite
- growl


I usually use two or more words to describe tuba tone quality. :tuba:
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