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To what family of instruments does the euphonium (or baritone) belong?
A
Percussion
B
Woodwinds
C
Strings
D
Brass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The euphonium is in the family of brass instruments, more particularly low-brass instruments with many relatives. It is extremely similar to a baritone horn.

Detailed explanation-2: -The baritone horn, often just called baritone, is a low-pitched brass instrument in the saxhorn family. The saxhorn is a family of piston-valve brass instruments that have conical bores and deep cup-shaped mouthpieces. The saxhorn family was developed by Adolphe Sax, who is also known for creating the saxophone family.

Detailed explanation-3: -The brass family members that are most commonly used in the orchestra include the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and the tuba.

Detailed explanation-4: -euphonium, German baryton, brass wind instrument with valves, pitched in C or B♭ an octave below the trumpet; it is the leading instrument in the tenor-bass range in military bands. It was invented in 1843 by Sommer of Weimar and derived from the valved bugle (flügelhorn) and cornet.

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