Saxophonist

/sækˈsɒfənɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A musician who plays the saxophone.

The saxophonist captivated the audience with his soulful improvisation.

A performer skilled in playing the saxophone within various genres of music, such as jazz, classical, or rock.

She has been a professional saxophonist for over a decade, performing in both small clubs and large festivals.

A member of a musical ensemble whose primary instrument is the saxophone.

The band's saxophonist added a rich layer of sound to their performance.

Derived from 'saxophone' combined with the suffix '-ist', indicating one who performs.

sax solo

A musical passage primarily featuring the saxophone, often showcasing the player's skill.

sax ensemble

A group of musicians playing saxophones together.

saxophonist jam

An informal gathering of musicians where saxophonists improvise together.

saxophone

A brass instrument played by means of a single-reed mouthpiece.

woodwind

A family of musical instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air in a tube.

jazz

A music genre characterized by swing and blue notes.

Sax dude

He's such a sax dude, always jamming at the bar.

Honkster

Did you hear that honkster at the festival? Totally killed it!