low brass

noun

1. an alloy of about 80 percent copper and 20 percent zinc, with traces of lead and iron.

Example Sentences

Eventually, though, Noseda dissipated that shroud of glistening sweetness, inviting the low brass and percussion to emerge in full force.

From New York Times

In addition to playing the euphonium, a low brass instrument, Kumiko counsels the freshmen and encourages everyone.

From Los Angeles Times

Crisp, raucous low brass introduced Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony, given a competent reading by Hersh and the orchestra.

From Washington Post

Heavily amplified, almost cartoonish stomping, heavy on low brass, gives way to coolly rending lyricism, like a Baroque lament by John Dowland, thinly frosted by violins playing in their highest register.

From New York Times

Kudos to the NSO’s low brass, who handled the difficult Adagio with aplomb.

From Washington Post