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Recent Examples of brass band
There were tangles of tubing that looked like ear anatomy gone berserk or a brass band in deep, deep trouble.
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Make your way to our festival headquarters before the screenings begin, strutting through the French Quarter in style behind a demonic brass band, creepy characters both familiar and unknown, and you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Make your way to our festival headquarters before the screenings begin, strutting through the French Quarter in style behind a demonic brass band, creepy characters both familiar and unknown, and you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass band
Noun
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The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Good to know: Features the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra and a candlelight communion service. See the full event listing here.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As creative director, former music director Esa-Pekka Salonen will spend six weeks a season helping envision what a 21st century symphony orchestra might look like.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Primarily a clarinet player, Samuel eagerly learned the bass clarinet and performs as a soloist with last year’s symphony orchestra.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University, leads the lectures.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Brass band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20band. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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