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saxophone

noun

sax·​o·​phone ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn How to pronounce saxophone (audio)
: one of a group of single-reed woodwind instruments usually ranging from soprano to bass and characterized by a conical metal tube and finger keys
saxophonic adjective
saxophonist
ˈsak-sə-ˌfō-nist How to pronounce saxophone (audio)
 especially British  sak-ˈsä-fə-
noun

Illustration of saxophone

Illustration of saxophone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The video then cycled through some hilarious retro photos of Garner practicing the saxophone, doing ballet and playing Dorothy in a staged production of The Wizard of Oz, among other fond adolescent memories. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 He was bested by a fiendish reed instrument called the saxophone. Bo Emerson, ajc, 20 July 2022 Notably, the smooth saxophone glided through the robust band, standing out among the otherwise head-banging song. Griffin Wiles, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2022 Born in Sidney, Texas to oilman and musician Wayland Seals, the rocker was a fiddle champion in his youth, and later took up the saxophone. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 8 June 2022 The 21-year-old from Atlanta, Georgia, turned to the saxophone in elementary school after getting bullied for his appearance and voice. Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2022 Musicians are scheduled to play every Friday and Saturday night; the roster now includes singer Esther Reina and saxophone player Kenny Fong. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Last up was Avery Dixon, a saxophone player who scored a Golden Buzzer from Crews during his audition. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 He's long drawn comparisons to his idol Bruce Springsteen not just for his robust saxophone breaks, but for the ways in which his lyrics depict the plight of the blue collar worker. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French, from Antoine-Joseph (or Adolphe) Sax †1894 Belgian instrument maker + French -phone

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saxophone was in 1851

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