Brass Instrument (Noun)
Meaning
A wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The young boy carefully assembled his brass instrument and began to practice in his room for the school band concert.
- A common type of brass instrument found in jazz music is the trumpet.
- To make beautiful sounds with a brass instrument requires hours of dedication and proper technique.
- Playing a brass instrument requires one to control airflow to the mouthpiece for correct pitch.
- Some people learn to play multiple brass instruments as their skill level increases and interests broaden.