👉 The term "sousaphone" refers to a small, handheld instrument that is often used in music and other musical instruments. It consists of two separate brass tubes, one for the lower register (often called "bass") and another for the upper register (usually referred to as "tiara"). The tube on the left side of the instrument is usually known as the "bass tube" while that on the right side is often called the "tiara tube". These instruments are commonly