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The three people in the center of this photo are holding euphoniums, the two on either end are holding baritones.
The baritone was invented around the same time as the euphonium but the two should not be confused. Note: A baritone is NOT the same thing as a euphonium. Baritones are commonly used in brass bands and sparingly in concert bands. Baritones play in the same range as a euphonium and play the same notes as well. The sound is brighter than that of a euphonium and more like a trombone. The euphonium and the baritone have, essentially, the same length of bore but the baritone is cylindrically bored. This means the size of the bore stays the same throughout most of the instrument until it reaches the bell. This causes a flared bell and a harsher more piercing sound. The trombone and trumpet also have cylindrical boring. |
