brass
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Nature shows up everywhere in her studio: rocks in glass jars, pieces of driftwood and tiny “forests” she’s made from glass, brass and walnut.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
In another study, the lab found that within these shared stories, certain musical moments—a swell of brass or a new melody—triggered shared plot points.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Live images streamed before the leaders arrived showed a jovial atmosphere, with several among the top brass of China's ruling Communist Party seen chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Immediately after the speech, cannons fired successive rounds before music was played by a military brass band.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Overhead, a chandelier sprouted from the rough plaster, its brass branches leafed with shards of cut crystal.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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Vocabulary lists containing brass
Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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