brass section

noun

: the group of musicians in an orchestra who play brass instruments

the orchestra's brass section

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The entire brass section was running at full capacity on Thursday, not least of all for the signature theme of the Valkyries, but also for a stunning richness and depth that sometimes gets lost in the Concert Hall. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024

Lloyd opens the second act with the superb, 17-piece band (hats off to the brass section) playing the opening music as accompaniment to live footage of Tom Francis’ Gillis walking through the dressing rooms flirting with his fellow cast members. —David Benedict, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023

Bu there’s also some beauty and heart in the brass section. —Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 July 2023

And the most spirited acolytes of those instruments on this side of the Atlantic are right here, in the Chicago Symphony’s brass section. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2023

The brass section was stellar throughout, and the audience gave everyone a heartfelt standing ovation. —Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2023

The lively brass section helps supply the upbeat answer. —Tommy Calle, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023

The brass section in particular was phenomenal — terrifying columns of sound that felt like a threatening architecture. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2023