Recent Examples on the WebThe band is a jazz ensemble that features about 17 performers on instruments ranging from the saxophone to the piano.—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2024 Rakim attacked tracks like Usain Bolt, and his flow has been compared to the way Thelonious Monk played the piano or how John Coltrane manipulated the saxophone.—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 July 2024 Growing up, Ellington enjoyed playing the saxophone.—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 18 July 2024 Though his interests were that of a normal child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for saxophone
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Word History
Etymology
French, from Antoine-Joseph (or Adolphe) Sax †1894 Belgian instrument maker + French -phone
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