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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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Fraser Smith Quartet, Archer Street Paul Allen/ Andfotography2 Fraser Smith’s tenor saxophone playing pays homage to the greats while offering a modern twist, while his vocal stylings channel the smooth tones of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Pascoal performed masterfully on keyboards, saxophones, bass clarinet, accordion and an array of other instruments.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Yates led with Pat McCrory and Meg Mills on guitar, Franz Lyons on bass, Daniel Fang on drums, Tobias Moody on saxophone, Theljon Allen on trumpet, and Troy Long on piano.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The festival invites anyone with a trumpet, saxophone, baritone, flute, violin or trombone to play.
—Lulu Jaeckel, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Pascoal performed masterfully on keyboards, saxophones, bass clarinet, accordion and an array of other instruments.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Yates led with Pat McCrory and Meg Mills on guitar, Franz Lyons on bass, Daniel Fang on drums, Tobias Moody on saxophone, Theljon Allen on trumpet, and Troy Long on piano.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
The festival invites anyone with a trumpet, saxophone, baritone, flute, violin or trombone to play.
—Lulu Jaeckel, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Saxophone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saxophone. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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