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koperblazers, koperen blaasinstrumenten
musical instruments made of brass that produce sound when blown into, such as the trumpet and trombone
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The jazz band featured a lively brass ensemble that added energy to their performances.
De jazzband beschikte over een levendig koperensemble dat energie toevoegde aan hun optredens.
02
messing, geel metaal
a yellowish metal alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative items, and various other objects
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In the antique shop, she admired the intricate design of the brass candleholders from the 19th century.
In de antiekwinkel bewonderde ze het ingewikkelde ontwerp van de messing kandelaars uit de 19e eeuw.
03
any decorative or functional object made of brass
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The door knocker is an ornate piece of brass.
04
bold, impudent, or aggressive behavior
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She answered with unexpected brass.
05
the group of people responsible for managing, directing, or administering an organization
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She reports directly to the brass in the office.
06
a memorial object or plaque made from brass
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The church installs a brass for the benefactor.
07
the section of a band or orchestra composed of brass instruments
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The conductor cues the brass for the crescendo.
01
messingkleur, bronskleur
having a metallic yellowish-brown color resembling the alloy of copper and zinc
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The evening sky was painted in a subtle brass palette.
De avondhemel was geschilderd in een subtiel messing palet.
Lexicale Boom
brasslike
brassy
brass
