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Definition of saxophone

saxophone

/ˈsæk.sə.foʊn/
sax · o · phone
Plural:saxophones
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Adjective:saxophonic
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saxophone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A conical-bore woodwind musical instrument typically made of brass, played with a single-reed mouthpiece and featuring keys to alter the pitch, widely used in jazz, military bands, and classical music.

Example

"She played a smooth melody on the tenor saxophone during the jazz ensemble's evening performance."

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• Nearby Words

saxon
saxons
saxony
saxophone
saxophonist
say
sayer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1840s, named after its Belgian inventor, Adolphe Sax, combined with the Greek suffix '-phone' (meaning 'sound' or 'voice').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saxophone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saxophone
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