brass
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A brass band performed in Brooklyn’s Park Slope.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Even before the Iran war cut into U.S. armament supplies, lawmakers and military brass worried that the U.S. can’t rearm itself fast enough to deter threats and respond to conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Several bands also took part, some with brass instruments, some playing Latin rhythms, people chanting slogans and dancing along as the demonstration followed a long loop through the northern half the city.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
Conductor Matt Dunkley is testing the limits of the London Chamber Orchestra's brass section.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
To help fund the war effort, the Hitler Youth went door-to-door, collecting brass, copper, scrap metal, razor blades, paper, and bottles to be recycled.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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