tenor sax

A form of tenor saxophone — A member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments that is smaller than the baritone saxophone but larger than the alto saxophone, with a range of A♭₂ to E₅ or similar.

Meanings

nountenor sax (plural tenor saxes)

plural tenor saxes

  1. abbreviationclippingClipping of tenor saxophone.

Synonyms & antonyms

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