saxofoon

Dutch

Alternative forms

• saxophoon (obsolete)

Etymology

The inventor's family name Sax +‎ -o- +‎ -foon.

Pronunciation

• saxofoon:

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Noun

saxofoon m (plural saxofoons or saxofonen, diminutive saxofoontje n)

1. (music) A saxophone, metallic wind instrument with keys

Synonyms

• (shortening) sax
• saxhoorn m

Derived terms

• altsaxofoon m
• bassaxofoon m
• tenorsaxofoon m

Related terms

• saxofonist m