brass band
noun/ˌbrɑːs ˈbænd/
/ˌbræs ˈbænd/
[countable + singular or plural verb]- a group of musicians who play brass instruments
- The village brass band plays/play regular concerts.
CultureIn Britain brass bands were first associated with northern England, where many bands were started by groups of workers in a particular factory or coal mine. Now there are brass bands in all parts of the country.Want to learn more?
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