oompah
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(o͞om′pä, o͝om′-) also oom·pah-pah (o͞om′pä′pä′, o͝om′-)n.
A rhythmic sound made by a tuba or other brass instrument.
[Imitative.]
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oompah
(ˈuːmˌpɑː)n
a representation of the sound made by a deep brass instrument, esp in military band music
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oom•pah
(ˈum pɑ, ˈʊm-)also oom′pah-pah`,
n.
1. a repetitive, rhythmic bass accompaniment in music typically provided by brasses.
adj. 2. marked by an oompah: an oompah band.
[1875–80; imitative]
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