Definition

A musical instrument made of metal that produces sound when air is blown through a single reed. It has a curved shape and is part of the woodwind family, with different sizes like soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone.

Example

She played a beautiful melody on her saxophone during the concert.

Conversation

I heard you started playing the saxophone recently.

Yeah, I love it! It's such a fun instrument to learn.

What do you like most about the saxophone?

I really enjoy the sound it makes; it's so smooth and jazzy!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saxophone → It is formed from "sax" (from the name of the inventor Adolphe Sax, who created the instrument) and "-phone" (from Greek "phone" meaning sound or voice). The word "saxophone" refers to a musical instrument invented by Sax that produces sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the name 'Sax' as the person who invented the instrument, and '-phone' meaning sound — that's why a saxophone is a sound-producing instrument created by Sax.

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