brass band

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Recent Examples of brass band Cap the night with a second line parade (check local event listings) or a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 In the evening, catch a second line parade (check local event listings) or a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Make your way to our festival headquarters before the screenings begin, strutting through the French Quarter in style behind a demonic brass band, creepy characters both familiar and unknown, and you. William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 There were tangles of tubing that looked like ear anatomy gone berserk or a brass band in deep, deep trouble. Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass band
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass band
Noun
  • The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Good to know: Features the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra and a candlelight communion service. See the full event listing here.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • As creative director, former music director Esa-Pekka Salonen will spend six weeks a season helping envision what a 21st century symphony orchestra might look like.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Primarily a clarinet player, Samuel eagerly learned the bass clarinet and performs as a soloist with last year’s symphony orchestra.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The audience and orchestra erupted in applause during a performance Sunday night at the news that Venezi’s appointment had been blocked, according to video circulated by Italian media.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Behind the table was an orchestra, barely playing loud enough to hear.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Brass band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20band. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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