alto sax

A form of alto saxophone — A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the tenor saxophone but larger than the soprano saxophone, with a range of D♭₃ to A♭₅ or similar.

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Meanings

nounalto sax (plural alto saxes)

plural alto saxes

  1. abbreviationclippingClipping of alto saxophone.
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