# saxophonist

/ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ (US) · /sæksˈɒfənˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/saxophonist
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The lead saxophonist played a beautiful solo during the concert.
- After years of playing in local clubs, the young saxophonist finally landed a spot in a professional touring band.
- 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.

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