Brasslike (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling the sound of a brass instrument.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The kazoos produced a bright, brasslike sound that echoed through the party.
- The small flutes made from plastic pipes gave off a surprisingly brasslike tone.
- After some practice, the young bugler's uncertain notes began to take on a more confident, brasslike quality.
- Some species of frogs are known to produce a loud, brasslike croak that echoes through the night air.
- The electronic keyboard was programmed to mimic a range of brasslike timbres, from trumpets to tubas.