Sharps and flats, Lavish at need, shall dance athwart thy score When Ophicleide and bombardon's uproar Mate the approaching trample, even now Big in the distance-or my ears deceive- Of federated England, fitly weave March-music for the future!"
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
She was amused to transports at the station, on hearing Mr. Barmby, in a voice all Ophicleide, remark: 'No, I carry no instrument.
"One of Our Conquerors, v2"
George Meredith Edition: 10 Language: English
I am speaking of a few years ago; there are hardly any Ophicleide players left now.
"Shakespeare and Music"
Christopher Wilson