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brass [brɑ:s] N

1. brass (metal):

brass

2. brass (engraving):

brass

3. brass + sing/pl vb MUS:

the brass
trobila f pl

brass ˈband N

brass band

brass ˈplate N

Usage examples with brass

brass plaque
with [brass] knobs on Brit

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The pulpit is rectangular and has a brass cross on the wall at the back.
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Counterpoint is rare; most of the louder music consists of melody, simple harmony, and rhythmic figures in the low brass and low strings.
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They rate at which they are paid only depends mainly on the quality of the brass they are using.
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It has been called white brass but probably should be termed nickel brass, because it generally contains 75% copper, 20% nickel, and 5% zinc.
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First, the gilded surface is rubbed with a scratch brush of brass wire, until its surface is smooth.
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Its beauty tempted him, and he touched it, and instruments of brass sounded.
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This involves a parade through the village led by a brass band.
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Later, shells were made of paper and brass in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
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Brass cannons had become all important war tool by that time.
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When called upon, he does repairs on the band's brass instruments.
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