Definition of Saxophones

1. Noun. (plural of saxophone) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Saxophones

1. saxophone [n] - See also: saxophone

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saxophones

saxifrage
saxifrage family
saxifrages
saxifragous
saxion
saxions
saxist
saxists
saxitoxin
saxitoxins
saxon
saxonies
saxonite
saxonites
saxophone
saxophones
saxophonic
saxophonist
saxophonists
saxophony
saxtuba
saxtubas
say
say-so
say again
say cheese
say farewell
say goodbye
say grace
say it, don't spray it

Literary usage of Saxophones

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Technique of the Modern Orchestra: A Manual of Practical Instrumentation by Charles Marie Widor (1906)
"The Saxophones are written in the G clef, whatever their actual pitch may be. * * Avoid attacking pianissimo the notes comprised in the lowest sixth: ..."

2. A treatise upon modern instrumentation and orchestration: Containing an by Hector Berlioz, Mary Cowden Clarke (1858)
"These are Saxophones. These new voices given to the orchestra, possess most rare and precious qualities. Soft and penetrating in the higher part, ..."

3. A Biographical Dictionary of Musicians by Theodore Baker (1905)
"2 overtures, l quintet f. pf. and saxophones (a combination original with F.), 2 string-quartets, 2 quartets f. saxophones ; a pf.-concerto in F min.; ..."

4. A Treatise on Modern Instrumentation and Orchestration: To which is Appended by Hector Berlioz (1882)
"They are called Saxophones. These new voices given to the orchestra possess most rare and precious qualities. Soft and penetrating in the higher part, ..."

5. A treatise upon modern instrumentation and orchestration by Hector Berlioz, Mary Cowden Clarke (1858)
"These are Saxophones. These new voices given to the orchestra, possess most rare and precious qualities. Soft and penetrating in the higher part, ..."

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