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brass band [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Music (General)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
DEF

A band whose instrumentation includes brass instruments and percussion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique (Généralités)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
DEF

Orchestre de cuivres auxquels peuvent être adjoints des instruments à percussion.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Instruments
OBS

brass band: Brass bands generally include percussion instruments, but can also designate bands composed only of brass instruments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à vent
CONT

[...] un orchestre de cuivres a voyagé de Victoria à Vancouver en 1886 pour accueillir le premier train transcontinental.

Spanish

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