saxophone

[ sak-suh-fohn ]
/ ˈsæk səˌfoʊn /

noun

a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys or valves and a mouthpiece with one reed.

Origin of saxophone

1850–55; Sax (see saxhorn) + -o- + -phone

OTHER WORDS FROM saxophone

sax·o·phon·ic [sak-suh-fon-ik] /ˌsæk səˈfɒn ɪk/, adjective sax·o·phon·ist, noun

Words nearby saxophone

saxon, saxon blue, saxonism, saxony, saxony-anhalt, saxophone, saxtuba, say, say (cry) uncle, say a mouthful, say grace

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British Dictionary definitions for saxophone

saxophone
/ (ˈsæksəˌfəʊn) /

noun

a keyed wind instrument of mellow tone colour, used mainly in jazz and dance music. It is made in various sizes, has a conical bore, and a single reed Often shortened to: sax

Derived forms of saxophone

saxophonic (ˌsæksəˈfɒnɪk), adjective saxophonist (sækˈsɒfənɪst), noun

Word Origin for saxophone

C19: named after Adolphe Sax (1814–94), Belgian musical-instrument maker, who invented it (1846)

Cultural definitions for saxophone

saxophone

A wind instrument classified as a woodwind because it is played with a reed, although it is usually made of metal. Saxophones appear mainly in jazz, dance, and military bands. They are made in several ranges, from soprano to bass.