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I remember once, when I started writing for the alto saxophone, a saxophonist told me to think of it as being like a cross between an oboe and a viola, but louder.
Gavin Bryars

Meaning of "alto saxophone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTO SAXOPHONE

alto saxophone  [ˈæltəʊ ˈsæksəˌfəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTO SAXOPHONE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alto saxophone 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 SAXOPHONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alto saxophone

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.

Definition of alto saxophone in the English dictionary

The definition of alto saxophone in the dictionary is the third highest member of the saxophone family.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALTO SAXOPHONE


Anglophone
ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn
ansaphone
ˈɑːnsəˌfəʊn
answerphone
ˈɑːnsəˌfəʊn
Dictaphone
ˈdɪktəˌfəʊn
earphone
ˈɪəˌfəʊn
gramophone
ˈɡræməˌfəʊn
homophone
ˈhɒməˌfəʊn
hydrophone
ˈhaɪdrəˌfəʊn
interphone
ˈɪntəˌfəʊn
isophone
ˈaɪsəˌfəʊn
megaphone
ˈmɛɡəˌfəʊn
mellophone
ˈmɛləˌfəʊn
microphone
ˈmaɪkrəˌfəʊn
saxophone
ˈsæksəˌfəʊn
sousaphone
ˈsuːzəˌfəʊn
speakerphone
ˈspiːkəˌfəʊn
superphone
ˈsuːpəˌfəʊn
vibraphone
ˈvaɪbrəˌfəʊn
videophone
ˈvɪdɪəˌfəʊn
xylophone
ˈzaɪləˌfəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTO SAXOPHONE

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTO SAXOPHONE

camera phone
cameraphone
car phone
cell phone
cellphone
cellular phone
cellular telephone
Francophone
freephone
geophone
handphone
iPhone
mobile phone
payphone
Persephone
phone
radio microphone
satellite telephone
smartphone
telephone
visiophone

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

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Translation of «alto saxophone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTO SAXOPHONE

Find out the translation of alto saxophone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alto saxophone 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 saxophone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中音萨克斯风
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

saxofón alto
570 millions of speakers

English

alto saxophone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Alto सैक्सोफोन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ألتو ساكسفون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

альт-саксофон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saxofone alto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আল্টো স্যাক্সফোন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

saxophone alto
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alto saxophone
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Alt-Saxophon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルト·サクソフォン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알토 색소폰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alto saxophone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

alto saxophone
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆல்டோ சாக்ஸபோன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल्टो सेक्सोफोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Alto saksofon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sassofono contralto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

saksofon altowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

альт -саксофон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alto saxofon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άλτο σαξόφωνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

altsaxofoon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

altsaxofon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

altsaksofon
5 millions of speakers

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

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QUOTES WITH «ALTO SAXOPHONE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word alto saxophone.
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Gavin Bryars
I remember once, when I started writing for the alto saxophone, a saxophonist told me to think of it as being like a cross between an oboe and a viola, but louder.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTO SAXOPHONE»

Discover the use of alto saxophone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alto saxophone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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First Lessons Alto Saxophone
This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and have had no previous saxophone training. the book, complete with audio, covers the basics of technique on the alto saxophone, as well as provides an introduction to ...
Jeremy Viner, 2011
2
Accent on Achievement, Bk 1: E-Flat Alto Saxophone, Book & CD
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1997
3
Absolute Beginners: Alto Saxophone
Designed for the alto saxophone learner. Pictures and text teach how to maintain the instrument, how to change and use reeds, finger and mouth positioning, and producing notes, scales, and songs. CD provided for listening and accompaniment.
‎1999
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Accent on Achievement Book 2: E Flat Alto Saxophone
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1998
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Accent on Achievement, Bk 2: Baritone T.C., Book & CD
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1998
6
Easy Duets for Alto Saxophone
A collection of easy classical melodies, composed by Beethoven, Mozart, Händel, Rathgeber, Rameau, Brahms, Lehar, Fauré, Tchaikovsky, and Puscoiu.
Costel Puscoiu, 2012
7
10 Easy Jazz Duets, E-flat Edition: Alto Saxophone/ Baritone ...
10 Easy Jazz Duets, written by John La Porta with Greg Nielsen, contains jazz duets in a variety of styles. This unique book is compatible for performance with all instruments and is published with a CD of hip rhythm section backgrounds.
Greg Nielsen, 1996
8
Yamaha Band Student, Bk 2: E-Flat Alto Saxophone
ALTO SAXOPHONE FINGERING CHART LEFT HAND index finger middle finger ring finger pinky finger RIGHT HAND index finger middle finger ring finget pinky finger \ ^ R- • indicates a key pressed down. О indicates a key left open. Letters ...
Feldstein, Sandy, O'Reilly, John
9
Easy Classics for Alto Saxophone
Peter Spitzer, Jannette Spitzer. Theme from Polovetsian Dances from the opera " Prince Igor" Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) А . /'_"` Andante /-\ ‚к Alto sax 1 mf Alto sax 2 _a Scheherazade Andante Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) n  ...
Peter Spitzer, Jannette Spitzer, 2010
10
Student Instrumental Course Alto Saxophone Student: Level III
Sfafott. 70. Mil. To. the. Student. Level III of the Belwin "Student Instrumental Course" is a continuation of Levels I and II of this series or may be used to follow any other good intermediate instruction book. It is designed to help you become an ...
Coggins, Willis, Ployhar, James D.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTO SAXOPHONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alto saxophone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Maine town grieves after 3 in popular family found dead
Her Facebook profile photo showed her smiling and clutching an alto saxophone in front of patriotic bunting. She played in the high school ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
Baby et Lulu review: Abby Dobson and Lara Goodridge take their …
... by Goodridge's expert violin and the band was completed by Julian Curwin (acoustic guitar) and Ross Harrison (clarinet/alto saxophone). «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Carmichaels grad to perform in European jazz tour
... John “Buzz” Jones asked him if he would play tenor saxophone – a much larger version than the alto saxophone he was used to playing. «Observer-Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Small town, big sound: Uncle Dad's Art Collective
Joining them will be a string section (violin, viola, and cello), a horn section (trumpet, French horn, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, ... «Paradise Post, Jul 15»
5
Adam Shatz remembers Ornette Coleman
The only alto saxophone heard on Saturday was Coleman's, glimpsed in a documentary filmed at the 2009 Meltdown festival, which he curated ... «London Review of Books, Jul 15»
6
Schulz, Duane C.
Adeline played alto saxophone next to Duane in the Wisner High School Band. They celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary March 24, 2015. «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
7
Band concert features vocalist and alto sax
Local music teacher Robert Abel will entertain with his deep baritone voice and principal alto saxophone Roger Ackert will display his musical ... «DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
Jazz Listings for July 3-9
She'll draw from that and other works here, with Marty Ehrlich on alto saxophone and clarinet, Ben Williams on trombone, Ken Filiano on bass ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Audition notices for area productions
Musicians are needed to fill full member seats for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba. Auditions will be ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
“NBC Saturday Night Live” Star and Fireworks Celebrate the Fourth …
Parker discovered jazz music in Kansas City, Kansas and began performing on the alto saxophone in the 1930s, beginning his successful ... «Bay Net, Jul 15»

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