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saxophone

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ · UK /ˈsæksəfəʊn/

saxophone means: A metal musical instrument that you blow into, often played in jazz.

noun

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTB1

A metal musical instrument that you blow into, often played in jazz.

  • She plays the saxophone.
  • He bought a secondhand saxophone for his jazz lessons.
  • Two saxophones joined the band last year.

Similar words: sax, gobble-pipe, saxomaphone

Common phrases: play saxophone, tenor saxophone, saxophone solo

PLAYERC2

A person who plays this metal wind instrument in a band or orchestra.

  • The first saxophone arrived late.
  • The saxophones sat behind the flutes during rehearsal.
  • Our principal saxophone also teaches music.

Similar words: saxophonist

Common phrases: first saxophone, principal saxophone, saxophone section

Questions about saxophone

What does saxophone mean?

A metal musical instrument that you blow into, often played in jazz.

What is saxophone in other languages?

Türkçe: saksofon · Español: saxofón · Français: saxophone · Deutsch: Saxofon · Italiano: sassofono · 日本語: サクソフォン

How do you pronounce saxophone?

In American English /ˈsæksəfoʊn/; in British English /ˈsæksəfəʊn/.

How do you use saxophone in a sentence?

She plays the saxophone. He bought a secondhand saxophone for his jazz lessons.

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