The third largest instrument in the saxophone family, pitched in the key of E-flat one octave below the alto sax. Easily one of the sexiest instruments out there.
Found extensively in jazz and in 'band music'; can also be heard in the background music of many commercials and television shows.
by Callie Egnaro July 09, 2005
by barilicious September 05, 2006
A technique of saxophone playing where instead of playing straight notes, a player hums into their sax hard, causing a grinding or growling sound. Commonly used in blues, jazz, or rock music.
by AwesomeCreator December 22, 2018
the second to lowest sax. Its the most awsome (right next to bari) To bad you can't play it if your under 5 feet tall :-)
Person:What saxaphone do you want to play?
Elf: the awsomous bass sax
Person: sorry you must be 5 feet tall or have a lot of phonebooks
Elf: (really mad)
Elf: the awsomous bass sax
Person: sorry you must be 5 feet tall or have a lot of phonebooks
Elf: (really mad)
by cg1401 May 12, 2007
One of the most underappreciated instruments in the woodwind section, the Alto Sax is tuned to E-Flat, a Fourth higher than the Tenor sax,an octave higher than the bari sax, and a fifth lower than the soprano sax.
by totallyrandom May 17, 2008
A saxophone that is lower than an alto, and higher than a bari. They are commonly used in jazz bands, and musicians who play it are often very good at soloing/improvising.
by Sasuke Hater February 19, 2008
A member of the saxophone family which is placed in between the Baritone and Alto voices. This is considered one of the sweetest, smooth, melodic sounding insturments by some peoples opinion. The Tenor Sax is a favored instrument in many Jazz ensembles and Ska bands. This sax is known for being able to blast out beutiful sounding solos at fast speeds. People who play the Tenor are usually extremely suave and good looking and can usually pick up any gal they would want.
Girl 1: "Look how hot that kids over there is."
Girl 2: " Which one do u mean?"
Girl 1: " The extremely hot one wiht the Tenor Sax."
Girl 2: "Oh of course the one with the Tenor, sorry!"
Girl 2: " Which one do u mean?"
Girl 1: " The extremely hot one wiht the Tenor Sax."
Girl 2: "Oh of course the one with the Tenor, sorry!"
by jesstapher May 27, 2006