A1 noun Neutro #2,684 mais comum

saxophone

/ˈsæksəfoʊn/

A saxophone is a musical instrument made of metal that you play by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing keys with your fingers. It is shaped like a curved pipe and is very common in jazz and blues music.

Exemplos

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1

I practice playing the saxophone every afternoon for an hour.

I spend time every afternoon playing my musical instrument.

2

The soloist performed a complex piece on the saxophone for the audience.

The musician played a difficult song on the instrument for the people watching.

3

Hey, do you want to hear me play a tune on my new sax?

Do you want to listen to me play a short song on my instrument?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
saxophone
Adjetivo
saxophonic
Relacionado
saxophonist
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Dica de memorização

The saxophone is often shaped like the letter 'S' for 'Sax'.

Quiz rápido

He decided to join the school band to learn how to play the ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: saxophone

Exemplos

1

I practice playing the saxophone every afternoon for an hour.

everyday

I spend time every afternoon playing my musical instrument.

2

The soloist performed a complex piece on the saxophone for the audience.

formal

The musician played a difficult song on the instrument for the people watching.

3

Hey, do you want to hear me play a tune on my new sax?

informal

Do you want to listen to me play a short song on my instrument?

4

Research indicates that the saxophone bridge between brass and woodwind families is unique.

academic

Studies show that this instrument is special because it combines features of two instrument types.

5

Our corporate event will feature a live saxophone player during dinner.

business

A musician playing the saxophone will provide music at our company dinner.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
saxophone
Adjetivo
saxophonic
Relacionado
saxophonist

Colocações comuns

play the saxophone to perform music using the instrument
alto saxophone a medium-sized, common type of saxophone
saxophone solo a piece of music played by one saxophone alone
jazz saxophone the style of saxophone playing used in jazz music
practice the saxophone to repeat playing the instrument to improve skills

Frases Comuns

tenor saxophone

a larger saxophone with a deeper sound

saxophone section

the group of saxophone players in a big band

soprano saxophone

a small, high-pitched version of the instrument

Frequentemente confundido com

saxophone vs trumpet

A trumpet is a brass instrument with valves and no reed, while a saxophone uses a reed and has keys.

saxophone vs clarinet

A clarinet is usually made of wood and is straight, while a saxophone is made of metal and is usually curved.

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Notas de uso

When talking about the ability to play the instrument, we almost always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'She plays the saxophone').

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Erros comuns

Many learners forget the 'e' at the end of the word or misspell it as 'saxaphone'.

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Dica de memorização

The saxophone is often shaped like the letter 'S' for 'Sax'.

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Origem da palavra

Named after its inventor, Adolphe Sax, who created the instrument in the early 1840s.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: saxophones) Used with the verb 'play'
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Contexto cultural

The saxophone is a symbol of 20th-century jazz music and is often associated with cool, urban nightlife.

Quiz rápido

He decided to join the school band to learn how to play the ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: saxophone

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