De saxofoon
Example: Ik speel elke dinsdag op de saxofoon in de band.
Definition
"De saxofoon" is a musical instrument known for its distinctive curved shape and rich, expressive sound. It is commonly used in jazz, classical, and popular music, played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and pressing keys to produce different notes.
Etymology
The word "de saxofoon" comes from the name of its inventor, Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker who created the saxophone in the 1840s. The suffix '-foon' derives from the Greek 'phone,' meaning sound or voice, so the name literally means 'Sax's sound.' Did you know that Adolphe Sax intended the instrument to bridge the tonal gap between brass and woodwind instruments?
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"De saxofoon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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