Crossword Genius

High-ranking officials, orchestra members? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brass

I believe this is a double definition.

'high-ranking officials' is the first definition.
(as in the phrase 'top brass')

'orchestra members?' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for brass that I've seen before include "One making a living from tricks" , "Zinc-copper alloy - cheek" , "Alloy of copper and zinc" , "Impertinence" , "Descriptive of 7's instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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