brass band
noun /ˌbrɑːs ˈbænd/
/ˌbræs ˈbænd/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- enlarge imagea group of musicians who play brass instruments
- The village brass band plays regular concerts.
CultureIn Britain brass bands were first associated with northern England, where many bands were started by groups of workers in a particular factory or coal mine. Now there are brass bands in all parts of the country.