Definition of Brass
Brass
Bras·s


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, used for making musical instruments and other objects.

e.g. The trumpet player polished the brass instrument until it shone brightly.

(noun)
the section of a band which includes instruments made of brass, such as trumpets and trombones;

e.g. The orchestra consisted of brass, woodwind, and percussion.

(adjective)
made of brass;

e.g. An example of a brass instrument is a trumpet.



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