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Meaning of "alto sax" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTO SAX

alto sax  [ˈæltəʊ sæks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTO SAX

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alto sax is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALTO SAX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alto sax

Alto saxophone

The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in 1841. It is smaller than the tenor but larger than the soprano, and is the type most used in classical compositions. The alto and tenor are the most common types of saxophones.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALTO SAX


Ajax
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axe
æks
Backs
bæks
climax
ˈklaɪmæks
DAX
dæks
Fairfax
ˈfɛəfæks
fax
fæks
Halifax
ˈhælɪˌfæks
lax
læks
max
mæks
pax
pæks
relax
rɪˈlæks
Sacks
sæks
sax
sæks
stacks
stæks
syntax
ˈsɪntæks
tax
tæks
telefax
ˈtɛlɪfæks
tracks
træks
wax
wæks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTO SAX

altitude
altitude sickness
altitude training
altitudinal
altitudinarian
altitudinous
Altman
alto
alto clef
alto horn
alto saxophone
alto-relievo
alto-rilievo
altocumuli
altocumulus
altogether
altoist
Alton Towers
altostrati
altostratus

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTO SAX

abrasax
after-tax
anthrax
Bax
beeswax
carfax
coax
council tax
flax
hoax
income tax
parallax
property tax
rax
sales tax
Sfax
supermax
thorax
to the max
transfer tax

Synonyms and antonyms of alto sax in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alto sax» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTO SAX

Find out the translation of alto sax to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alto sax from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alto sax» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中音萨克斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

saxo alto
570 millions of speakers

English

alto sax
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑल्टो सक्सेना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ألتو ساكس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

альт-саксофон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sax alto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আল্টো স্যাক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sax alto
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alto sax
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Altsaxophon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルトサックス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알토 색소폰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alto sax
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

alto saxophone
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆல்டோ சாக்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑल्टो सॅक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alto saksafon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sax alto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alto sax
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

альт -саксофон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alto sax
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άλτο σαξόφωνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alto sax
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

altsax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

altsax
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alto sax

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTO SAX»

The term «alto sax» is regularly used and occupies the 77.066 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTO SAX» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alto sax

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTO SAX»

Discover the use of alto sax in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alto sax and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Big Book of Alto Sax Songs (Songbook)
Instrumentalists will love these collections of 130 popular solos, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Any Dream Will Do * Bad Day * Beauty and the Beast * Breaking Free * Clocks * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Heart and Soul * I ...
Hal Leonard Corp., 2007
2
Reading Jazz - Alto Sax: The New Method for Learning to Read ...
A self-study text (newly revised with CD), presenting the most common jazz rhythms in order of increasing complexity in a series of short exercises and duets.
Jacques Rizzo, 1997
3
Alto Sax Solos for the Performing Artist: Book & CD
This exciting new series teams renowned pianist/composer Michael Garson with three top instrumentalists to create unique play-along packages for trumpet, flute and clarinet.
‎1997
4
Essential Jazz Etudes... the Blues for Alto Sax
This collection of jazz etudes with an accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. the CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus ...
Jack Wilkins, 2003
5
14 Blues and Funk Etudes: For Eb Instruments (Alto Sax, ...
Two CDs of combo accompaniments performed by members of the Yellowjackets are included. All books are compatible and written so that they can be performed together.
Larry Clark, 1996
6
29 Top Hits - Alto Sax
29 smash hits, including: A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) * All for Love * Dreamlover * I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) * River of Dreams * and more!
Howorth, 1994
7
Favorite Hymns Instrumental Solos: Alto Sax, Book and CD
Perform your favorite contemporary Christian titles with this expertly-arranged instrumental series.
Alfred Publishing, 2010
8
Lee Konitz transcribed solos for alto sax
Transskriptioner efter pladeindspilninger med Lee Konitz.
Lee Konitz, 1994
9
Play Alto Sax Today!: Level 1
(Play Today Instructional Series).
Hal Leonard Corporation Staff, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2001
10
Sixteen Easter Hymns for Alto Sax - Volume 1
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Windsor Publishing

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTO SAX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alto sax is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's On in Chester, Flintshire and Cheshire from July 6 onwards
Featuring special guest John Padfield on alto sax, clarinet and flute. Admission £3. Call 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com. «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Music students celebrate exam sax-cess
Greenhill pupil James Crowney-Richards earned Grade 6 merit trinity for alto sax, James Hope, of Ysgol y Preseli, achieved Grade 5 distinction ... «Western Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Monterey County high school musicians to perform at Kennedy Center
“I'm very excited,” said Marina Panzetta, who plays the alto sax. “It's a great opportunity and a lot of teachers have helped me along the way.”. «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
4
Band concert features vocalist and alto sax
The DeKalb Municipal band will presents the fifth concert of the season of at 8 p.m. July 7 in the Hopkins Park Dee Palmer Band Shell. «DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Skidmore Jazz Institute offering public performances
... The group is composed of Mike Rodriguez (trumpet), Antonio Hart (alto sax), Michael Dease (trombone) Bill Cunliffe (piano) Vic Juris (guitar), ... «The Saratogian, Jul 15»
6
Review: LJO/Windmill Tilter at Wavendon
... flugelhorn, Chris Laurence on bass, Dave Powell on tuba, Stuart Hall on guitar, Pete Hurt on tenor sax and Martin Hathaway and Martin Speake on alto sax. «Jazz Journal, Jul 15»
7
Seven Jazz Summer Highlights
Tom Sharp - trumpet, Ben Lowman - alto sax,Martin Longhawn - piano,Simon Read - double bass,Steve Hanley - drums,plus guest Harry Orme ... «AboutMyArea, Jul 15»
8
Eight is Great
Katelyn Decker, sophomore, alto sax I; Marae Erkenbrack, junior, alto sax II; Morgan Snyder, senior, tenor sax I; Rachel Wedemeyer, senior, ... «Carroll Daily Times Herald, Jul 15»
9
Craftsbury Chamber Players Celebrate 50th
... of piano and strings with saxophonist Chad Smith, who will play a 1995 sonata for alto sax and piano by Takashi Yoshimatsu in Concert 2. «Seven Days, Jul 15»
10
Sam Trapchak – Land Grab (2015)
... the first one, Lollipopocalypse, a quartet album made with Arthur Vint on drums, Tom Chang on guitar and Greg Ward manning the alto sax. «Something Else! Reviews, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Alto sax [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/alto-sax>. May 2024 ».
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