Saxophone: meaning, definitions and examples

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saxophone

 

[ หˆsรฆksษ™หŒfoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. It is made of brass and has a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of a clarinet. The saxophone is commonly used in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, rock, and classical music.

Synonyms

alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, sax, tenor saxophone.

Examples of usage

  • She plays the saxophone in the jazz band.
  • The saxophone solo was the highlight of the concert.
  • He bought a new saxophone for his music class.

Translations

Translations of the word "saxophone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saxofone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเค•เฅเคธเฅ‹เคซเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saxophon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saksophone

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะบัะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saksofon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saxophone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saxofรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saksafon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์†Œํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูƒุณููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxofon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saxofรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จๅ…‹ๆ–ฏophone

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saksofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saxรณfรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะบัะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saksofon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saxofรณn

Etymology

The word 'saxophone' originates from the name of its inventor, Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker, who patented the instrument in 1846. Sax aimed to create an instrument that combined the projection of brass instruments with the agility of woodwinds. The name is derived from the combination of 'Sax' and the Greek word 'phone,' meaning sound or voice. Initially, the saxophone was used primarily in military bands, but it gradually became popular in jazz and popular music during the 20th century. By the mid-20th century, the saxophone was firmly established in various music genres, influencing countless musicians and composers. Its unique sound and versatility continue to make the saxophone a preferred instrument among many contemporary artists.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,690, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.