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brass band

noun

Definition of brass band

as in chamber orchestra

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Recent Examples of brass band Others danced by in traditional Caribbean garb, adorned with the colors of the American flag, while a brass band played. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 There was a brass band and a samba-reggae drumline, seemingly celebrating the Knicks and Pride Month with equal jubilation. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 There was a red carpet, a Bavarian brass band and local dignitaries. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 The band, which will play traditional brass band music, was founded in 1860 as the Frankfort Silver Cornet Band before becoming the Frankfort Brass Band in 1897 and doing well for more than 30 years. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass band

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The performance film was recorded at Sony’s FYC event, where Bowers and Parsons performed the suite with a full chamber orchestra, with Bowers on piano.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
For example, the orchestra performs Iain Farrington’s transformation of Claude Debussy’s Cello Sonata — originally a cello and piano piece — into a work for chamber orchestra.

— Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026

Definition of chamber orchestra

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Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more.

— Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Many of the faculty performers are members of major symphony orchestras.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of symphony orchestra

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Yoto invests millions of dollars a year in original content, using human translators and live orchestras – sometimes as many as four at once – original scores and full cast recordings.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Look up the dates for your child’s grade-specific showcases, orchestra concerts, or art nights.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026

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