saxophone

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

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Noun

Singular saxophone

Plural saxophones

A baritone saxophone

1. (countable) (music) The saxophone is a musical instrument made of metal which has a single reed mouthpiece.
   • Synonyms: saxo and sax

   The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846.

Related words

• saxophonist
• alto saxophone