Saxophone

The Saxophone, often abbreviated as just Sax, is a hybrid woodwind instrument invented by Adolf Sax in the 1800s. The highest is the sopranino saxophone, descending down through soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, contrabass, and subcontrabass. Saxophones are considered as one of the sexiest instruments in the band if not the most. Saxophone players tend to be male, and are typically disliked by upper woodwind players, and favored by brass players. The Saxophone is most famous for its use in jazz music.

Johnny is so chill, he plays the barri saxophone!

by Achromatic Chameleon June 1, 2018

Contrabass Saxophone

Likely one of the lowest members of the Saxophone family. Stands at around 6 1/2 feet tall and weighs around 45-50 pounds. Less than 30 are believed to exist worldwide.

Has a wide range and a broad, mellow tone. Lower notes can be low enough to sound alike to human ears. Generally not specifically needed but a nice addition to most symphonies, if they can find one...

Should you go looking for this elusive beast, a good place to start would be the Eppelsheim company based out of Munich. Retail price is will set you back about $25,000-$30,000.
Good Luck.

Guy 1: What is that you're playing?

Guy 2: It's a Contrabass Saxophone.

Guy 1: Whoah...

Guy 2: Yup. I had to mortgage my house and use my kid's college money to afford it, but it was soooo worth it.

by jump5 March 21, 2011

Saxophone player

A person who plays the saxophone. That's it. Jacob.

Woah look at those saxophone players playing the saxophone! Insane!

by Guy who looks like a crouton January 27, 2017

Saxophone

An instrument that people will make fun of, but deep down inside, we all know it's pretty cool.

He played the saxophone

by Buddythepet107 November 5, 2018

saxophone

perhaps the revolutionary instrument that has a complex genetic make-up, it originates from the mating of a clarinet, a lame instrument, and a french horn, the retarded off spring of a trumpet and a trombone. Together they formed a new instrument is really sexy, known for every sexual aspect about it, such as the size of it's wood it uses to make sweet music.

Jason: hey hot stuff, wanna make some sweet music with my big saxophones?

by Mike Rzystoopa February 20, 2008

Saxophone Growl

By humming while blowing air into a Saxophone. Creating a raspy rock tone to your playing. Growl takes many years to perfect. But while playing the deeper your humming, while being off-key your Growl will sound even better!

On my solo last night at the Jazz Concert. I Growled so well to the best of the song!

My Saxophone Growl get's better every time I try it!

by Jazzy Chase June 3, 2010

saxaphone

A butchery of the word "saxophone."

If you see someone referring to "saxaphones," you know that they don't know a damn thing about music.

by Fire August 28, 2004