brass
Copper-zinc blend
The metal alloy (made of copper and zinc) called brass is present, literally or figuratively, in most of its meanings.
Wind instruments made of metal are collectively called brass.
The top officials of a military or other organization are called the brass, a metonym for the decorations they wear.
Aside from this, brass does not share any of the prestigious associations that gold and silver have.
Informally, brass is a brazen attitude, or another term for money.
Valved brass wind instrument
- tromboneSlide-operated brass instrument
- tubaLowest brass instrument
- cornetValved wind instrument
- flugelhornConical brass, soft tone
euphonium · sousaphone · bugle · baritone horn · mellophone · mouthpiece · valve · slide
Reddish-brown metallic element
- zincElement thirty
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- patinaSurface film from aging
ductility · malleability · corrosion-resistant · soldering · fittings · plumbing · hardware · recyclable
Shamelessly bold
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
cheek · impudence · effrontery · temerity · shameless · unabashed · presumptuous · insolent
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- warmthHeat you feel
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- sonorityRichness of tone
- richnessState of abundance
ringing · vibrancy · projection · brilliance · boldness · majesty · clarity · fullness
For beauty, not function
- engravedCut into surface
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- sconcesWall-mounted light holders
candelabra · filigree · embossed · plaque · knocker · finial · inlay · doorhandle
Bright yellow, or precious
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- yellowishTending toward gold
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
coppery · lustrous · tawny · burnished · warm · gilded · aureate · glowing
Those holding authority
- generalsBroad statements or commanders
- commandersMilitary authority figures
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
epaulettes · buttons · badges · regiment · hierarchy · authority · decoration · braid
trumpet
Valved brass wind instrument
flugelhorn · euphonium · sousaphone · bugle · baritone horn · mellophone · mouthpiece · valve · slide · embouchure
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
- zincElement thirty
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
patina · ductility · malleability · corrosion-resistant · soldering · fittings · plumbing · hardware · recyclable · thermal
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- chutzpahShameless, admirable audacity
gall · cheek · impudence · effrontery · temerity · shameless · unabashed · presumptuous · insolent · barefaced
resonance
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- warmthHeat you feel
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- sonorityRichness of tone
richness · ringing · vibrancy · projection · brilliance · boldness · majesty · clarity · fullness · depth
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- engravedCut into surface
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
sconces · candelabra · filigree · embossed · plaque · knocker · finial · inlay · doorhandle · lantern
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
- yellowishTending toward gold
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
bronze · coppery · lustrous · tawny · burnished · warm · gilded · aureate · glowing · polished
officers
Those holding authority
- generalsBroad statements or commanders
- commandersMilitary authority figures
- rankPosition in hierarchy
insignia · epaulettes · buttons · badges · regiment · hierarchy · authority · decoration · braid · ceremonial
fittings
Attached functional components
bolts · hinges · fixtures · connectors · couplings · bushings · nipples · ferrules · fasteners · grommets
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- conductorscopper wire, gold wire, silver wire, aluminum, platinum
- furniture traitswooden, upholstered, cushioned, padded, comfortable
- instrumentsguitar, guitars, piano, pianos, drum
- music wordsacoustic, melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, bass
- metallic thingsgold, silver, copper, platinum, chrome
brasstimidity
Fearful lack of courage
shyness · bashfulness · diffidence · meekness · modesty
brassenlisted men
Military members below officers
rank and file · grunts · foot soldiers · troops · privates
- get down to brass tacksBegin addressing essential details
- brass fixturesCopper-alloy mounted hardware
- brass knucklesHand-worn striking weapon
- top brassSenior leadership collectively
- brass tacksEssential facts discussed
- brass bandHorn and percussion ensemble
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