Meaning & Definition of word "Sax"

Sax

/sæks/

1. A musical instrument of the woodwind class, originally invented by Adolphe Sax, typically made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece.
- Example: He played a beautiful solo on his sax during the jazz concert.
2. Short for saxophone, often used in informal contexts.
- Example: She took out her sax from the case and started warming up.

Short for saxophone, which was invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.

sax solo:

A musical passage played solely on the saxophone.

sax jam:

An informal gathering of musicians playing primarily saxophone music.

saxophone:

A musical instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece, played with a bell.

alto sax:

A type of saxophone that is smaller and higher in pitch than the tenor sax.

Meaning: To sax out

Example Sentence: He decided to sax out at the open mic night.

Meaning: Sax appeal

Example Sentence: Her sax appeal was evident as she played on stage.