brass band
noun
: a band consisting chiefly or solely of brass and percussion instruments
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Vendors hawked ice cream while a marching brass band tuned up. 
Bob Drogin, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The use of a brass band in this surreal vignette is one of many elements that recall Fellini. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Featuring two drummers, two trumpeters, two trombonists, a saxophonist and the tuba-like sousaphone, this funk and hip-hop savvy group salutes and extends the brass band tradition with infectious verve. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Following the documentary, attendees were escorted to dinner at Calcasieu by a classic New Orleans brass band. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 12 July 2022 In early years, a starter’s pistol began the race (in years to come, a tuba blast seemed more appropriate) as a brass band played and a breathless announcer called each excruciating second of action. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2022 There will of course be a brass band with her, the NOJO 7, drawn from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. New York Times, 21 July 2022 The Connaught in Mayfair, is throwing a very British street party with a brass band, strawberries and cream, afternoon tea sandwiches, and artisan ice cream. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Formed 45 years ago, the Dirty Dozen are granddaddies of the brass band resurgence of the last few decades. Tristram Lozaw, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 See More
Bob Drogin, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The use of a brass band in this surreal vignette is one of many elements that recall Fellini. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Featuring two drummers, two trumpeters, two trombonists, a saxophonist and the tuba-like sousaphone, this funk and hip-hop savvy group salutes and extends the brass band tradition with infectious verve. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Following the documentary, attendees were escorted to dinner at Calcasieu by a classic New Orleans brass band. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 12 July 2022 In early years, a starter’s pistol began the race (in years to come, a tuba blast seemed more appropriate) as a brass band played and a breathless announcer called each excruciating second of action. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2022 There will of course be a brass band with her, the NOJO 7, drawn from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. New York Times, 21 July 2022 The Connaught in Mayfair, is throwing a very British street party with a brass band, strawberries and cream, afternoon tea sandwiches, and artisan ice cream. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Formed 45 years ago, the Dirty Dozen are granddaddies of the brass band resurgence of the last few decades. Tristram Lozaw, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
brass band
noun
as in chamber orchestra
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- chamber orchestra
- symphony orchestra
- sinfonietta
- orchestra
- symphony
- band
- philharmonic
- ensemble
- brasses
- woodwinds
- combo
- group
- troupe
- strings
- quartet
- sextet
- quintet
- duo
- trio
- septet
- company
- octet
- quartette