Definition

1. 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

1. (music) the family of brass instruments