sax·o·phone
 saxophone
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- pronunciation:
- saek
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fon
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
any of several wind instruments that have a conical metal body, finger keys, and a mouthpiece with a single reed; alto, tenor, baritone, soprano, or bass saxophone.
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saxophonist (n.) |
The
saxophone was named after its inventor, the Belgian instrument maker, Antoine Sax.