Meaning of the word saxophone in English

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saxophone

US /ˈsæk.sə.foʊn/
UK /ˈsæk.sə.foʊn/
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Noun

1.

a member of a family of metal wind instruments with a conical bore, usually played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of a clarinet.

Example:
He played a soulful melody on his saxophone.
The jazz band featured a prominent saxophone solo.
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