baritone saxophone
Deep brass-keyed horn
A baritone saxophone is the second-largest member of the saxophone family in common use, pitched in E-flat an octave below the alto.
Its deep, rich tone anchors saxophone sections in jazz bands, concert bands, and rock ensembles.
The instrument's distinctive curved neck and large bell give it a characteristic shape.
Often shortened to bari sax: She plays bari sax in a funk band.
- reedVibrating sliver for woodwinds
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- bellHollow resonating instrument
- growlLow threatening sound
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