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brass

[bras, brahs] / bræs, brɑs /


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Musicians can develop a dystonia that affects their ability to form their mouths around brass or wind instruments.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Nearby, a discreet, retro-inflected brass plaque reads Highball Ltd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Goldberg, like others at PARC, was frustrated at the lack of understanding by Xerox brass how to exploit PARC’s innovations for corporate customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A brass instrument could play only the notes of one harmonic series.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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