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saxophone
noun
sax·o·phone
ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn 
: one of a group of single-reed woodwind instruments usually ranging from soprano to bass and characterized by a conical metal tube and finger keys
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Hendricks, who started his musical journey on the saxophone, plays the recorder, viola da gama, vielle, Renaissance guitar, shawm, sackbut, gemshorn, krummhorn, racket, dulcian,lute and cittern.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Bryce’s twin sister Bailee — who is more into lacrosse, basketball and playing saxophone in the school band — joins him during the summer months.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Jon Batiste Jon Batiste attends with his saxophone.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
During their initial run from 1975 to 1982, Pere Ubu were an untamable band, merging the loose energy of garage rock with 1960s rock, as well as funk bass, unwieldy saxophones, and Thomas’ commanding presence.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Bryce’s twin sister Bailee — who is more into lacrosse, basketball and playing saxophone in the school band — joins him during the summer months.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Jon Batiste Jon Batiste attends with his saxophone.
—Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
During their initial run from 1975 to 1982, Pere Ubu were an untamable band, merging the loose energy of garage rock with 1960s rock, as well as funk bass, unwieldy saxophones, and Thomas’ commanding presence.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Saxophone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saxophone. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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saxophone
noun
sax·o·phone
ˈsak-sə-ˌfōn
: a musical instrument of the woodwind class consisting of a usually curved metal tube with finger keys and a reed mouthpiece
Etymology
named for Antoine "Adolph" Sax 1814–1894 a Belgian maker of musical instruments
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