Saxophone (Noun)
Meaning
A single-reed woodwind with a conical bore.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician carefully assembled her saxophone before the concert, making sure all the keys were functioning properly.
- The sound of the saxophone filled the jazz club, its smooth tones weaving in and out of the piano melody.
- As a beginner, it took her several weeks to learn how to properly hold the saxophone and produce a clear sound.
- The saxophone solo in the song was so moving that it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
- In the 1920s, the saxophone became a staple instrument in many dance bands, adding a new layer of sophistication to the music.