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saxophone
[ sak-suh-fohn ]
noun
- a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys or valves and a mouthpiece with one reed.
saxophone
/ ˈsæksəˌfəʊn; sækˈsɒfənɪst; ˌsæksəˈfɒnɪk /
noun
- a keyed wind instrument of mellow tone colour, used mainly in jazz and dance music. It is made in various sizes, has a conical bore, and a single reed Often shortened tosax
Derived Forms
- saxophonist, noun
- saxophonic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ··Dz· [sak-s, uh, -, fon, -ik], adjective
- o·Dzi noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of saxophone1
Word History and Origins
Origin of saxophone1
Example Sentences
Phil Morris, representing Mr Wilkinson, said: "He is a professional musician who has, for many years, practised his bass saxophone at this property unhindered."
Pearson: I would be playing piano, and Jeremiah would be walking in, playing a saxophone up in the air.
Behind angular shades and a trenchcoat, the multi-instrumentalist — who switched between playing guitar, keyboard and saxophone while singing — performed a bilingual mix of indie dream pop, fused with moments of vintage rock and Chicano soul.
I’m waiting for the George Michael saxophone solo to come back.
Hudson joined his first band when he was 12 and spent his teens playing piano and saxophone in rock and jazz outfits.
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