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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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But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
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CBS News, 26 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Rollins' often marathon, hard-blowing solos earned him a reputation as the greatest jazz saxophone improviser.
—William Schomberg, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Dick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music history through his association with Pink Floyd and lifelong friend David Gilmour, died Friday at age 83.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
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CBS News, 26 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Rollins' often marathon, hard-blowing solos earned him a reputation as the greatest jazz saxophone improviser.
—William Schomberg, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Dick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music history through his association with Pink Floyd and lifelong friend David Gilmour, died Friday at age 83.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for saxophone
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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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