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Most trumpets are made of brass. They are then dipped in lacquer to maintain the shine. However, The most common type of brass used is yellow brass, which is 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc. Other types include gold brass (80 percent copper and 20 percent zinc), and silver brass (made from copper, zinc, and nickel).

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