sousa

suːˈsɑː

Definitions

1. noun

a type of marching band music, typically fast and energetic

“The marching band performed a lively sousa at the halftime show.”

2. proper noun

a Portuguese surname, also the name of a Portuguese composer (John Philip Sousa)

“John Philip Sousa was a famous American composer and conductor known for his sousa marches.”

Synonyms

  • band music
  • march

Antonyms

  • operatic music
  • slow music