1. a rhythmic bass accompaniment in music, especially in polka or march music, typically played by a tuba
Usage: music

1. used to represent the sound of a tuba or brass band music
Usage: onomatopoeia

Examples

• The tuba player provided a steady oompah rhythm throughout the polka.
• The German band’s oompah music filled the beer garden.
• Oompah! went the tuba as the marching band passed by.
• The accordion and tuba created a classic oompah sound.
• She could hear the oompah of the brass band from blocks away.
• The festival featured traditional oompah bands from Bavaria.