: a band consisting chiefly or solely of brass and percussion instruments
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebVendors hawked ice cream while a marching brass band tuned up. Bob Drogin, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The use of a brass band in this surreal vignette is one of many elements that recall Fellini. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Featuring two drummers, two trumpeters, two trombonists, a saxophonist and the tuba-like sousaphone, this funk and hip-hop savvy group salutes and extends the brass band tradition with infectious verve. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Following the documentary, attendees were escorted to dinner at Calcasieu by a classic New Orleans brass band. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 12 July 2022 In early years, a starter’s pistol began the race (in years to come, a tuba blast seemed more appropriate) as a brass band played and a breathless announcer called each excruciating second of action. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2022 There will of course be a brass band with her, the NOJO 7, drawn from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.New York Times, 21 July 2022 The Connaught in Mayfair, is throwing a very British street party with a brass band, strawberries and cream, afternoon tea sandwiches, and artisan ice cream. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Formed 45 years ago, the Dirty Dozen are granddaddies of the brass band resurgence of the last few decades. Tristram Lozaw, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022 See More