Saxophone (noun)

A musical instrument of the woodwind family, played by using a single-reed mouthpiece to vibrate the air column inside a metal or brass body.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french saxophone, from sax- (of unknown origin) + -phone 'voice, sound' (from greek -phōnē, from phōnē 'sound').

Examples:

1. The saxophonist's smooth, soulful playing filled the room with beautiful music.
2. The saxophone is often associated with jazz and swing music.
3. The saxophone has a distinctive, rich, and bluesy tone.
4. The saxophone is a versatile instrument that can be played in a variety of genres and styles.
5. The saxophonist's virtuosic performance on the saxophone left the audience in awe.