brass bands

noun

plural of brass band
as in chamber orchestras

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  1. symphony orchestras
  2. symphonies
  3. orchestras
Noun
  • Many of the faculty performers are members of major symphony orchestras.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • This led to the proliferation of the regional theater movement, said Eustis, as well as that of symphony orchestras and ballet companies.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of symphony orchestras
Noun
  • Should symphonies try to educate their patrons on the rule with an announcement at the beginning of the concert?
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Davis also performs as a concert artist with leading orchestras and symphonies including the BBC Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, La Scala in Milan and Taipei Arena in Taiwan.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonies
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  • This will mark the first time the two orchestras will perform together.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 July 2026
  • That funded America’s six top orchestras to each commission a major work that all six would play.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of orchestras
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