What does SAXES mean?
Word: saxes
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: plural form of sax, a short form of saxophone, a musical instrument of the woodwind family.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈsæksɪz/ UK: /ˈsæksɪz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "sax" comes from the name of its inventor, Adolphe Sax, who created the instrument in the 1840s. The plural form "saxes" is used to refer to multiple saxophones. Saxophones are commonly used in jazz, classical, and military music.
- Synonyms: saxophones, horns, woodwinds
- Related Words: brass, flute, oboes, trump
- Example Sentences:
- She played the alto and tenor saxes in the jazz band.
- The band had a section of three saxes, two trumpets, and a trombone.
- He was known for his virtuosity on the soprano sax, playing long, complex solos.
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