Definition

A person who plays the saxophone, a musical instrument.

Example

The saxist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a live performance by a saxist?

No, I haven't, but it sounds amazing!

You should definitely check one out; the sound of the saxophone is incredible.

I agree! I'll look for some local gigs featuring a saxist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'saxist' is derived from 'sax' (from Old English 'sax', meaning a knife or sword) and '-ist' (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A saxist is a person who plays the saxophone, which is a musical instrument, but the root 'sax' originally referred to a type of blade or cutting tool.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sax' as a tool or instrument, and remember that a 'saxist' is someone who plays the saxophone, connecting the idea of a tool with music.

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