saxophone
noun/ˈsæksəfoʊn/
Frequency rank: #11,209 most common English word
Meaning
A woodwind instrument with a metal body and a reed mouthpiece, commonly used in jazz and classical music.
Example sentence
She played saxophone beautifully at the jazz concert last night.
Synonyms & related words
- sax
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