- brass-wind
- brass-wind «BRAS WIHND, BRAHS-», adjective.of or having to do with the brasses or brass winds.
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brass wind — /ˈbras wɪnd/ (say brahs wind) noun Music → brass (def. 4) …
brass — ► NOUN 1) a yellow alloy of copper and zinc. 2) (also horse brass) a flat brass ornament for the harness of a draught horse. 3) Brit. a memorial consisting of a flat piece of inscribed brass in the wall or floor of a church. 4) brass wind… … English terms dictionary
brass instrument — a musical wind instrument of brass or other metal with a cup shaped mouthpiece, as the trombone, tuba, French horn, trumpet, or cornet. Also called brass wind. [1850 55] * * * Musical wind instrument, usually made of brass or other metal, in… … Universalium
brass band — noun a group of musicians playing only brass and percussion instruments • Hypernyms: ↑band * * * noun : a band consisting solely or chiefly of brass and percussion instruments compare military band * * * Music. a band made up principally of brass … Useful english dictionary
brass — Synonyms and related words: ADC, CO, Establishment, German band, OD, Philharmonic, VIP, aide, aide de camp, alpenhorn, alphorn, althorn, alto horn, arch, aristocracy, aureate, ballad horn, band, baritone, baron, barons, barrow, bass horn, big… … Moby Thesaurus
brass — n. & adj. n. 1 a yellow alloy of copper and zinc. 2 a an ornament or other decorated piece of brass. b brass objects collectively. 3 Mus. brass wind instruments (including trumpet, horn, trombone) forming a band or a section of an orchestra. 4… … Useful english dictionary
brass — [[t]brɑ͟ːs, bræ̱s[/t]] brasses 1) N UNCOUNT Brass is a yellow coloured metal made from copper and zinc. It is used especially for making ornaments and musical instruments. The instrument is beautifully made in brass. 2) N COUNT: usu the N in sing … English dictionary
brass — noun 1》 a yellow alloy of copper and zinc. ↘(also horse brass) Brit. a flat brass ornament for the harness of a draught horse. ↘a memorial consisting of a flat piece of inscribed brass set into the wall or floor of a church. ↘a brass… … English new terms dictionary
brass band — Music. a band made up principally of brass wind instruments. [1825 35] * * * … Universalium
wind instrument — /wind/ a musical instrument sounded by the breath or other air current, as the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, or flute. [1575 85] * * * ▪ music Introduction any musical instrument that uses air as the primary vibrating medium for the… … Universalium
