brass instrument
noun
a musical wind instrument of brass or other metal with a cup-shaped mouthpiece, as the trombone, tuba, French horn, trumpet, or cornet.
brass instruments
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pluralof brass instrument.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When the younger Sousa became its conductor at age 25, he recruited woodwinds to balance the blaring brass instruments, expanded its repertoire by transcribing symphonic works, and led meticulous rehearsals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Several bands also took part, some with brass instruments, some playing Latin rhythms, people chanting slogans and dancing along as the demonstration followed a long loop through the northern half the city.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
By the sixth prompt, however, it had grown a second pair of eyeballs, donned roller skates and been bathed in a collage of wavy light, brass instruments and ringed planets.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Musical instruments such as violins are allowed after they undergo a TSA screening, but for brass instruments, the suggestion is to check them.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
Muted brass instruments drone on like Charlie Brown’s parents.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
