helicon
/ˈhɛlɪkɑn/
noun
- A large brass musical instrument that wraps around the player's body, used in marching bands.
- The deep sound of the helicon added a rich bass to the parade music.
- She learned to play the helicon for the university's marching band.
- The marching band's helicon player carried the heavy instrument on his shoulder.
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