Noun a candlestick made of brass The whole orchestra—the strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass—began to play. The brasses began to play. polishing the brass and the silver
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The masterful composer managed to match director George Lucas' vision with an opening theme that fit the bill, announcing the sea change with a blast of brass that no doubt caused first-time viewers to jump in their seats. Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 But even in a small sample size Friday night, Lance showed why 49ers brass has been so bullish about him leading up to the 2022 regular season. Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 The collection that has been marked for the request includes 12 Benin bronzes, which are mostly made of brass, according to the British Museum. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2022 Academy brass have been in heated discussions for much of the day. Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2022 Students ages 5-18 can learn to play piano, guitar, brass and woodwind instruments. Roxanne De La Rosa, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022 But opinions from Celtics brass and Udoka may vary on the three-time Defensive Player of the Year, whose reputation is not pristine. LaMarcus Aldridge. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 But this rustic Jean Paul Gaultier choker necklace featuring the French designer's initials never deserves to be called simple, as this brass and leather necklace has so much going on.Seventeen, 24 Aug. 2022 After a year dominated by decisive greens, the enchanting not-so-blue hue, pairs beautifully with brass and gold accents for a surprisingly calming touch.House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English bras, from Old English bræs; akin to Middle Low German bras metal
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1