Saxophone
noun
1.
a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys or valves and a mouthpiece with one reed.
noun
1.
a keyed wind instrument of mellow tone colour, used mainly in jazz and dance music. It is made in various sizes, has a conical bore, and a single reed Often shortened to sax
saxophone definition
A wind instrument classified as a woodwind because it is played with a reed, although it is usually made of metal. Saxophones appear mainly in jazz, dance, and military bands. They are made in several ranges, from soprano to bass.
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