Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saxophone

Noun

/ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Definition

A musical instrument made of brass that is played by using a single-reed mouthpiece and has a body with a curved shape.

Examples

The saxophone is widely used in jazz bands.
She played a beautiful solo on the saxophone.
Many famous musicians, like John Coltrane, are known for their saxophone skills.

Meaning

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument, typically associated with jazz music, that produces sound through vibration of a reed which is activated by the player’s breath.