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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
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The students repeated the section with rattling intensity and splintered overblown notes from the saxophones.
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Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 1 May 2025
New portable instruments, such as the saxophone, were invented as well.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
And treating the audience to his own solo at the end, Guillaume Perret showed off his creative use of pedals and effects to expand the saxophone's sonic capabilities.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Martin pointed out several such pieces: Ornithology Soundscape, created by Willie Cole, inspired by the sounds of Charlie Parker, is a sea of birds made from alto saxophones.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 1 May 2025
New portable instruments, such as the saxophone, were invented as well.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
And treating the audience to his own solo at the end, Guillaume Perret showed off his creative use of pedals and effects to expand the saxophone's sonic capabilities.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Martin pointed out several such pieces: Ornithology Soundscape, created by Willie Cole, inspired by the sounds of Charlie Parker, is a sea of birds made from alto saxophones.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Saxophone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saxophone. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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saxophone
noun
sax·o·phone
ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn
: a musical instrument of the woodwind class consisting of a usually curved metal tube with finger keys and a reed mouthpiece
Etymology
named for Antoine "Adolph" Sax 1814–1894 a Belgian maker of musical instruments
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