saxophone
Translation
saxophone
Examples
She plays the saxophone in a jazz band.
She plays the saxophone in a jazz band.
The sound of the saxophone filled the room.
The sound of the saxophone filled the room.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of woodwind musical instrument He learned to play the saxophone.
Similar Words
Similar instruments: clarinet, trumpet, flute
Etymology
Named after its inventor, Adolphe Sax, combined with the Greek word 'phōnē', meaning 'sound' or 'voice'.
Memory Tips
Often shortened to 'sax'. Think of the smooth, soulful sound of jazz music.