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saxophone

/ˈsæksəfoʊn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a musical instrument made of metal that you blow into and press keys to play.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

He plays the saxophone in a jazz band downtown.

I love the sound of a saxophone at a live concert.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

Related Words

Synonyms:
hornwind instrument
Word Family:
saxophonistsaxophones

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