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saxophonist

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst// UK //sæksˈɒfənˌɪst// sax·o·phon·ist

n. a person who plays the saxophone, a musical instrument that looks like a curved tube. You often see them in jazz bands or rock groups.

n. a musician who performs on the saxophone, a woodwind instrument with a conical bore and a single-reed mouthpiece. Often associated with jazz, classical, and rock genres.


SIMPLE

The lead saxophonist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of playing in local clubs, the young saxophonist finally landed a spot in a professional touring band.

COMPLEX

The jazz saxophonist's improvisation was so technically demanding that it pushed the boundaries of what was considered possible on the instrument at that time.

Origin

From saxophone + -ist.

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