brass band

noun

Synonyms of brass bandnext
: a band consisting chiefly or solely of brass and percussion instruments

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The streets pulse with something alive — brass bands spilling onto sidewalks, iron-lace balconies draped in color, the smell of café au lait and hot beignets cutting through the humid air. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 The air smells like beignets and brass bands, the architecture tells stories centuries old, and every corner seems to hide a courtyard or a bar worth stepping into. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 For the evening, check local event listings for a second line parade or catch a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 Booming drums and soaring brass bands echo down narrow streets. Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass band

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass band was in 1827

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brass band

noun
: a band made up of brass and percussion instruments

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