brass family
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Definition
- Noun:
- The family of brass instruments: In music, the "brass family" refers to the category of wind instruments traditionally made of brass, where sound is produced by the vibration of the player's lips against a cup-shaped or conical mouthpiece.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The trumpet and the trombone are both members of the brass family.
- In an orchestra, the brass family typically sits behind the woodwinds.
Advanced Usage
- "The brass family of instruments": A more formal or descriptive way to refer to the group.
- The piece features a prominent solo from the brass family of instruments.
Variants and Related Words
- Brass instrument (n): An individual instrument belonging to this family, such as a trumpet, trombone, French horn, or tuba.
- The French horn is a challenging brass instrument to master.
Synonyms
- Brass section: Often used specifically to denote the group of brass instrument players within an orchestra or band.
- Brasses: An informal collective term for brass instruments or their players.
Related Phrases
- Brass band: A musical ensemble consisting entirely of instruments from the brass family, sometimes with percussion.
- The village brass band performs in the park every Sunday.
Noun
- (music) the family of brass instruments