brass band

noun Music.

a band made up principally of brass wind instruments.

Origin of brass band

First recorded in 1825–35

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Historical Examples of brass band

The day began with music by the brass-band, from the roof of the presidencia.
In Indian Mexico (1908)
Frederick Starr
It isn't safe, sir, to hunt Indians with an animal that carries a brass-band attachment.
Last of the Great Scouts
Helen Cody Wetmore
The "brass-band" promoter, be it understood, is therefore not without honor in the Far West.
My Adventures with Your Money
George Graham Rice
She referred to the Siskiyou brass-band, which was rehearsing the march from “Fatinitza” in an adjacent room in the building.
Red Men and White
Owen Wister
During a brass-band contest a few days ago three members of the winning band were taken ill just after they had finished playing.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, July 28th, 1920
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British Dictionary definitions for brass band

brass band

noun

See band 1 (def. 2)

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brass band in Culture

brass band

A musical group composed of brass and percussion instruments. Sometimes called marching bands, brass bands often play at athletic events and military exercises and in parades.