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Valve Casings

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Cylindrical enclosures that house the valves.

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Rotary Valves

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Type of valve turned by a rotor to change the path of airflow.

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Main Tuning Slide

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The largest slide, used to tune the instrument to the desired pitch.

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Fifth Valve Slide (if applicable)

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Tubas with a fifth valve will have an additional slide to tune this valve.

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Mouthpiece

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The detachable part where the player buzzes their lips to produce sound.

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Tuba Body

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The large brass structure made up of all the coiled tubing.

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Fourth Valve Slide (if applicable)

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A slide specifically for the additional valve used to reach lower notes.

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Slides

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Tubes used to manually tune the tuba by adjusting their length.

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Water Key

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Used to release moisture from the instrument.

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Leadpipe

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The tube connecting the mouthpiece to the rest of the instrument.

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Piston Valves

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Type of valve that moves up and down to redirect air through the instrument.

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Valves

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Responsible for changing the pitch by redirecting air through additional tubing.

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Bell

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The flared end of the tuba that projects the sound.

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Valve Caps

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Located at the top and bottom of valves to provide access for maintenance.

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Finger Buttons

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The parts depressed to engage the valves.

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