saxophone

noun

sax·o·phone ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn

: 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

ˌsak-sə-ˈfō-nik

-ˈfä-

adjective

saxophonist

ˈsak-sə-ˌfō-nist

especially British sak-ˈsä-fə-

noun

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Joseph Coffey, White House Heritage: Plays the tenor saxophone in school's marching and concert bands as part of the band program for five years now. —

Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024 Jazz saxophone giant John Coltrane briefly lived with Ra and his band at their Philadelphia commune in the late 1950s. —

George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024 The sunken dining room’s elevated stage features live entertainment as performers float through the restaurant playing saxophone sets. —

Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 Holiday concerts in Tavares The Tavares Public Library will host a Sounds of the Season Christmas concert at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 18, featuring traditional carols and holiday songs with Troy Harris on the saxophone. —

Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saxophone