Saxophon
German edit
Alternative forms edit
- Saxofon (preferred Duden spelling, but as yet less common)
Etymology edit
19th century, from French saxophone. Equivalent to the name Adolphe Sax + -o- + -fon, from Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “voice”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Saxophon n (strong, genitive Saxophons, plural Saxophone)
Declension edit
Declension of Saxophon [neuter, strong]
Derived terms edit
Further reading edit
- “Saxophon” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache