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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.

The saxophone is only a few instruments in wide use today known to be invented by a single individual. His name is Adolphe Sax: that is why it is called the saxophone. History tells us that Adolphe Sax (1814 - 1894) was a musical instrument designer born in Belgium who could play many wind instruments.

A member of the woodwind family, saxophones are usually made of brass, and are played with a single reed mouthpiece, similar to that of the clarinet. The sax is used in many genres of music including classical, military and marching bands, jazz, and contemporary music, including rock and roll.

A saxophonist is someone who plays the saxophone.

The saxophone is one of the most unique and versatile wind instruments of all time. Although it was originally envisioned as a classical and military instrument, it has since made its way into almost every genre of music around the world from pop and rock to jazz, classical, and the avant garde.

alto saxophone It has a single reed similar to a clarinet and a fingering system is based on that of the oboe. The alto saxophone is a common instrument in saxophone ensembles, concert and symphonic bands, big bands, and often as a solo instrument in Rock n' Roll, rhythm and blues, and jazz genres.

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woodwind Though the saxophone is made of metal, it generates sound with a single reed, and so it is classified as a woodwind rather than as a brass instrument.

Used in both jazz and classical music The dynamic range of the saxophone is the widest of all the woodwinds. It has tonal qualities very close to those of the human voice, and it is capable of a wide range of expression, so it is no wonder that it features prominently in the history of jazz music as a solo instrument.

/sæks/ (informal) ​a saxophone (= a metal musical instrument that you blow into, used especially in jazz and dance music. A saxophone has a reed and belongs to the woodwind family.)

Axe. Jazz musicians sometimes refer to their musical instruments as “axes.” Originally, this usually was used to refer to a saxophone (maybe because the two words rhyme), but now it can apply to any instrument the jazz musician plays.

With jazz, the ideal instrument allows players to express their individuality, and so they like a saxophone with a greater taper (a high angle of graduation). The raspy tones and buzz of the instrument contribute to the texture of the music.