brass
Describes items made from a bright yellow alloy of copper and zinc, or relating to the section of an orchestra composed of wind instruments made of this metal. It can also figuratively describe something bold, flashy, or sounding like a brass instrument.
Exemplos
3 de 5We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.
We chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.
The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.
The archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.
He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.
He was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.
Quiz rápido
The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: brass
Exemplos
We decided to install brass handles on all the kitchen cabinets to give them a vintage look.
everydayWe chose to put yellow-metal handles on the cupboards for a classic style.
The historical archive contains several brass rubbings taken from medieval tombs.
formalThe archive holds paper impressions made from metal plates found on old graves.
He had the brass nerve to ask for a promotion after being late every day this week.
informalHe was bold and impudent enough to ask for a better job despite his poor attendance.
The acoustic properties of brass resonators were measured under varying thermal conditions.
academicThe sound qualities of metal vibration chambers were tested in different temperatures.
The company hired a brass quintet to provide entertainment for the corporate anniversary.
businessThe firm employed five musicians playing metal wind instruments for the celebration.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
get down to brass tacks
to start considering the basic facts or practical details
the top brass
the people in the highest positions of authority
brass neck
a person who is very confident in a way that is rude or disrespectful
Frequentemente confundido com
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc (yellow), while bronze is copper and tin (brownish-red).
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective, 'brass' usually describes the material an object is made of. The related adjective 'brassy' is often used pejoratively to describe a sound that is too loud or a person who is too bold/vulgar.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'brass' to refer to any gold-colored metal, but it specifically refers to the copper-zinc alloy. In music, ensure you distinguish between 'brass' and 'woodwind' instruments.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Bright' and 'Bold' trumpet player. 'Brass' starts with 'B' like Bright and Bold.
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'bras', which originally referred to any yellow alloy of copper.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the UK and parts of the US, 'brass bands' are a significant part of working-class musical heritage, particularly in mining communities.
Quiz rápido
The orchestra's _____ section was particularly loud during the finale of the symphony.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: brass
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