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saxophone

/sæksəˈfoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does saxophone mean?

noun

A woodwind instrument with a single reed, played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and vibrating a series of keys to produce different pitches. It is commonly used in jazz and classical music.

Example

"The saxophonist's soulful solo brought the audience to its feet."

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