Saxophonist: meaning, definitions and examples

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saxophonist

 

[ หŒsรฆk.sษ™หˆfoสŠ.nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical profession

A saxophonist is a musician who plays the saxophone, a brass instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece. Saxophonists typically perform in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, classical, and pop music. They may play in bands, orchestras, or as solo artists.

Synonyms

sax musician, sax player

Examples of usage

  • The renowned saxophonist gave an unforgettable performance last night.
  • She has been a saxophonist for over ten years, mastering various styles.
  • Many jazz ensembles feature a talented saxophonist as a lead soloist.

Translations

Translations of the word "saxophonist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saxofonista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเค•เฅเคธเฅ‹เคซเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saxophonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saksophonist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะบัะพั„ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saksafonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒ‹ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saxophoniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saxofonista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saksafonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์†Œํฐ ์—ฐ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุณุงูƒุณููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxofonista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saxofonista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จๅ…‹ๆ–ฏๆผ”ๅฅๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saksofonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saxรณfรณnleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะบัะพั„ะพะฝะธัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saksofonist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saxofonista

Word origin

The term 'saxophonist' is derived from the name of the instrument, the saxophone, which was invented by Adolphe Sax in the early 1840s. The saxophone was designed to bridge the gap between woodwinds and brass instruments, featuring a conical shape and a single-reed mouthpiece. As the instrument gained popularity, especially in the realms of military bands and jazz music, the musicians who played it were identified by the title 'saxophonist.' The word combines 'saxophone' with the suffix '-ist,' indicating a person who specializes in or practices a certain field or art. Over time, the role of the saxophonist has evolved, encompassing various styles and genres, and establishing the saxophone as a prominent instrument in both orchestral and popular music contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,206 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.