brass band

noun

: a band consisting chiefly or solely of brass and percussion instruments

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Visitors will hear rock and roll bands and see interactive dances, acrobatic performances, wildlife puppets, brass bands, wildlife presentations and African dances, music and performances. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 Parades of schoolchildren march through downtown districts, brass bands fill the air with music, and locals don ornate national dress to celebrate the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 The bridal party made a grand entrance into the park by automobile with a police escort and accompanied by two brass bands. Jeremy Drouin, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025 The song recently got its live debut at a pop-up show in New Orleans, where Sheeran was joined by the second-line Soul Rebels brass band. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brass band

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass band was in 1827

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“Brass band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brass%20band. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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brass band

noun
: a band made up of brass and percussion instruments

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