oompah
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oompah — ► NOUN informal ▪ the rhythmical sound of deep toned brass instruments in a band. ORIGIN imitative … English terms dictionary
oompah — ☆ oompah or oom pah [o͞om′pä΄ ] n. [echoic] the sound of a repeated, rhythmic bass figure played as by a tuba in a marching band: also oom pah pah … English World dictionary
oompah — /oohm pah, oom /, n. 1. a repetitious bass accompaniment in music typically provided by brasses. adj. 2. marked by an oompah: oompah band. Also, oompah pah /oohm pah pah , oom /. [1875 80; imit.] * * * … Universalium
oompah — also oompah pah noun Etymology: imitative Date: 1877 a repeated rhythmic bass accompaniment especially in a band; also music featuring such accompaniment • oompah verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
oompah — oom•pah [[t]ˈum pɑ, ˈʊm [/t]] also oom′pah pah n. 1) pms a repetitive, rhythmic bass accompaniment in music typically provided by brasses 2) pms marked by an oompah: an oompah band[/ex] • Etymology: 1875–80; imit … From formal English to slang
oompah — /ˈʊmpa/ (say oompah) noun 1. the sound of two notes played on a brass instrument such as a tuba or trombone. 2. elaborate or lavish display: a ceremony with lots of oompah …
oompah-pah — noun see oompah … New Collegiate Dictionary
oompah band — /ˈʊmpa bænd/ (say oompah band) noun a brass band in the German style, with tuba and clarinet playing a simple underlying beat …
oompah — n. repeated rhythmical sound made by a tuba or brass instruments (in a band) … English contemporary dictionary
oompah — noun informal the rhythmical sound of deep toned brass instruments in a band. Origin C19: imitative … English new terms dictionary
