Definition of Brass
Brass
brass
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(noun)
a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, usually used to make decorative objects, utensils, or ornaments;
e.g. The brass candlestick looked expensive and heavy.
(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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