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saxophone
A metal wind instrument with a mouthpiece with a single reed, used especially in jazz, but also in classical and popular music.
Er lernte schon als Kind, Saxophon zu spielen.
He learned to play saxophone as a child.
When talking about playing an instrument, the name of the instrument is usually used without an article. This also applies to 'Saxophon' (saxophone) in connection with verbs like 'spielen' (to play), 'lernen' (to learn), or 'üben' (to practice).
Sie möchte gerne Saxophon lernen.
She would like to learn saxophone.
Although the saxophone appears in many styles of music, it is especially known for its central role in jazz music. It is often seen as a symbol of jazz.
Ein gefühlvolles Saxophon-Solo ist typisch für viele Jazz-Balladen.
A soulful saxophone solo is typical of many jazz ballads.
To specify the type of saxophone, prefixes like 'Alt-' (alto), 'Tenor-' (tenor), 'Sopran-' (soprano), or 'Bariton-' (baritone) are often placed before the word.
Im Orchester spielt sie das Alt-Saxophon.
In the orchestra, she plays the alto saxophone.
trumpet
'die Trompete' and 'das Saxophon' are both wind instruments and often appear in bands, orchestras, or jazz. That is why learners may easily confuse them. The trumpet is a brass instrument with a bright, clear sound. The saxophone is made of metal, but it has a reed on the mouthpiece and often sounds softer or fuller. When you mean the instrument with valves and a very bright tone, 'Trompete' fits. For the instrument with a reed and a curved shape, 'Saxophon' fits.
Im Jazzkurs lernt Lena seit einem Jahr Saxophon.
Lena has been learning saxophone in the jazz course for a year.
Bei der Feier spielt Max ein kurzes Lied auf der Trompete.
At the celebration, Max plays a short song on the trumpet.