brass band

noun

: a band consisting chiefly or solely of brass and percussion instruments

Examples of brass band in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and include entertainment like a brass band, DJ, and a caricature artist. Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024 From the alluring aromas of jambalaya and crawfish étouffée throughout the French Quarter to the loud, funky sounds of brass bands and second lines serenading Frenchman Street, the energy of the Big Easy is mesmerizing. Janice Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024 What's on the Neon Black program The festival will include a Mardi Gras dance workshop, open to all ages and dance levels, on Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. It will be led by New Orleans native Michelle Gibson, accompanied by a live brass band and Indianapolis saxophonist Rob Dixon. Alex Haddon, The Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2024 Uptown New Orleans music venues like Tipitina’s or Le Bon Temps Roule feature hometown brass bands like The Soul Rebels and international artists, so check their schedule when planning your trip. Janna A. Zinzi, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for brass band 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass band was in 1827

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“Brass band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brass%20band. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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brass band

noun
: a band made up of brass and percussion instruments

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