 In eulogizing Alfred Phasey, The British Bandsman credited him with not only the defining architectural modification to make the euphonium distinct from other tenor horns, but with choosing its name.As the tale set forth occurs in 1857–58, after the word had already been in use, this is open to some question.What is known is that after visiting the Paris exposition of 1857, Phasey began playing a baritone saxhorn made by the Antoine Courtois company.