Okay, so you know what a regular tuba looks like, right? Well, a contrabass tuba is kind of like a super-duper huge tuba. It's so big that it sounds even lower than a regular tuba, almost like a really deep, rumbling earthquake.
When musicians play a contrabass tuba, they have to use all their air and their whole body to make the sound come out, kind of like blowing up a giant balloon. And when they play really loud, you can feel the vibrations in your chest - it's like having a big bass drum right next to you!
Some people might think a contrabass tuba is too big or too loud, but for some songs or musical styles, it's the perfect instrument to make the music sound just right. Plus, it's really cool to see someone playing such a huge instrument - it's like watching a giant superhero use their powers to make amazing music!