A mysterious instruments played by the select few. It is the most important instrument of the low brass. The players get sick and tired of people asking what a Euphonium is, and most likely didn't tell you. That is why you are on Urban Dictionary.
by A Euph Player March 11, 2011
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"In this moment, I am euphoric. Not because of any phony god's blessing. But because, I am enlightened by my intelligence." -Aalewis
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Get the euphonium player mug.A euphemism is a term or a phrase used by individuals to refer to a controversial topic as overwhelmingly inoffensive as possible, as opposed to being politically incorrect (aka "enthusiastically offensive").
Unfortunately, the overuse of a euphemism will eventually devolve its meaning to the extent that itself becomes politically incorrect and will have to be replaced with another euphemism. This is a sociolinguistic phenomenon to as the "euphemism treadmill".
Unfortunately, the overuse of a euphemism will eventually devolve its meaning to the extent that itself becomes politically incorrect and will have to be replaced with another euphemism. This is a sociolinguistic phenomenon to as the "euphemism treadmill".
The term "mental retardation" was once a euphemism and politically correct term used to describe stupidity. The previous term was imbecile which was an actual medical category which comprised of idiots (IQ 0 to 25), imbeciles (IQ 26 to 50), and morons (IQ 51 to 70).
Over time, mental retardation and its associated verb "retard" became as corrupted as "imbecile" and "idiot" and was eventually replaced with "intellectual disability". It is now only a matter of time when being "disabled" is offensive and once again, slides down the euphemism treadmill.
Over time, mental retardation and its associated verb "retard" became as corrupted as "imbecile" and "idiot" and was eventually replaced with "intellectual disability". It is now only a matter of time when being "disabled" is offensive and once again, slides down the euphemism treadmill.
by Ἀπολλύων October 21, 2016
Get the Euphemism Treadmill mug.a low brass instrument with 3 or 4 valves that can be played in treble or bass clef. hardly anybody knows what it is so euphonium players often get tired of explaining it. they are usually the least ignorant section in low brass and the smallest and most talented section in the band.
band director: can someone please explain the coda to the trombones!?
euphonium section: we can! we can!
euphonium section: we can! we can!
by honorband71 July 7, 2010
Get the euphonium mug.The process by which a pejorative term is replaced by a more politically correct term, only to over time be corrupted and used pejoratively itself until a new term is introduced, upon which the cycle repeats itself.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
So named because walking on a treadmill gives you the illusion of going somewhere, when actually not making any progress. Basically a form of political correctness masturbation.
The best example of a euphemism treadmill is the word "retarded", which was originally adopted as a more apt and kinder alternative to previous medical terms such as "moron", "imbecile", and "idiot".
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
"Retarded" is currently considered a pejorative insult, so new terms have been invented such as "special needs" and "intellectualy disabled" , which will in time become pejorative insults themselves. Thus retarded SJW's, downie parents, and the self-righteous will always have something to bitch about.
by Frank Marlowe May 12, 2016
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Have watched an accumulated 300 hours of Richard Dawkins and/or Neil Degrasse Tyson debates on youtube
Own a fedora*
Have a favorite MLP character
Have been in at least 200 religious debates in no less than 10 online forums
*If you have/considered having a feather in your fedora, you may reduce the amount of required youtube religious debates by half.
Have watched an accumulated 300 hours of Richard Dawkins and/or Neil Degrasse Tyson debates on youtube
Own a fedora*
Have a favorite MLP character
Have been in at least 200 religious debates in no less than 10 online forums
*If you have/considered having a feather in your fedora, you may reduce the amount of required youtube religious debates by half.
"My heart is heavy. This cause offers no respite, but my body grows tired and weak.
I look down at my hand. It is swollen from years of carrying this weight upon myself. The weight of knowing I am the only barrier between the future of humanity and the wretched, corrupting nature of religious thought. But looking deeper I see something more. In my hands I carry the very essence of the Universe. I exist not because of the will of a man in the sky, but by the majesty and wonder of the Universe.
I rise from my chair, my body illuminated by the light of my monitor. Putting on my fedora, I give one last tip to the fine life I've lived. As the pain shoots through my arm, I bask in the glory that is my own existence and intelligence.
In this moment, I am euphoric. In this moment, I transcend."
I look down at my hand. It is swollen from years of carrying this weight upon myself. The weight of knowing I am the only barrier between the future of humanity and the wretched, corrupting nature of religious thought. But looking deeper I see something more. In my hands I carry the very essence of the Universe. I exist not because of the will of a man in the sky, but by the majesty and wonder of the Universe.
I rise from my chair, my body illuminated by the light of my monitor. Putting on my fedora, I give one last tip to the fine life I've lived. As the pain shoots through my arm, I bask in the glory that is my own existence and intelligence.
In this moment, I am euphoric. In this moment, I transcend."
by apatheus November 11, 2013
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