It was invented by Wieprecht and Moritz and is closely related to the euphonium and an instrument which sometimes replaces it in marching bands, the sousaphone.
A version of this instrument created for the Ring Cycle is known as the "Wagner" type and combines it with the French horn. This instrument replaced the ophicleide in the modern orchestra and its virtuosos include Harvey Phillips and Tommy Johnson. It was invented by Wieprecht and Moritz and is closely related to the euphonium and an instrument which sometimes replaces it in marching bands, the sousaphone. For 10 points, name this lowest pitched and largest of the brass instruments.
A version of this instrument created for the Ring Cycle is known as the "Wagner" type and combines it with the French horn.
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