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saxophone
noun
sax·o·phone
ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn 
: one of a group of single-reed woodwind instruments usually ranging from soprano to bass and characterized by a conical metal tube and finger keys
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Each opening act huddled together at center stage with Mars Volta cramming drums, percussion, saxophone, guitar, bass, keys and two vocalists in an intimate circle that gave its set a theater-centric vibe.
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Gaga, however, Gaga-fies it, joyfully vamping all over the melody as if she’s morphed into a saxophone.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Tea is the principal oboe in the wind ensemble and symphony orchestra, and currently the tenor saxophone section leader of the marching band.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The traditional norteño sax group, which includes a saxophone, accordion and baja sexto in its ensemble, closed out the showcase with deep romanticism and irresistible energy.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Gaga, however, Gaga-fies it, joyfully vamping all over the melody as if she’s morphed into a saxophone.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Tea is the principal oboe in the wind ensemble and symphony orchestra, and currently the tenor saxophone section leader of the marching band.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
The traditional norteño sax group, which includes a saxophone, accordion and baja sexto in its ensemble, closed out the showcase with deep romanticism and irresistible energy.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Saxophone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saxophone. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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saxophone
noun
sax·o·phone
ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn
: a musical instrument of the woodwind class consisting of a usually curved metal tube with finger keys and a reed mouthpiece
Etymology
named for Antoine "Adolph" Sax 1814–1894 a Belgian maker of musical instruments
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