brasscentric

Brasscentric refers to a style of music that prominently features brass instruments. This encompasses a wide range of genres where the distinctive sound of trumpets, trombones, tubas, French horns, and saxophones takes center stage. It is not a formally defined musical genre with strict rules but rather a descriptive term highlighting a particular sonic emphasis.

Examples of music that can be described as brasscentric include traditional New Orleans jazz, where collective improvisation by brass instruments is a hallmark. Big band music, with its powerful horn sections, also falls under this description. Furthermore, certain forms of funk music, ska, and even some contemporary orchestral works or film scores may exhibit brasscentric qualities. The arrangement and prominence of the brass section are key factors in identifying this characteristic. The focus is on the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic contributions of these instruments, often in ensemble settings.