A member of a family of metal wind instruments with a single-reed mouthpiece, used esp. in jazz and dance music
sax: a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
(saxophonist) a musician who plays the saxophone
The saxophone (also referred to as the sax) is a conical-bored transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet.
affair: a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
juncture: an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"
A suitable or opportune time for doing something
give occasion to
A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration
A particular time or instance of an event
The baryton is a bowed string instrument in the viol family, in regular use in Europe up until the end of the 18th century. In London a performance at Marylebone Gardens was announced in 1744, when Mr Ferrand was to perform on "the Pariton, an instrument never played on in publick before.
The baryton was developed from the Viola Bastarda and was made into a heavy, Guitar-like shape. It was difficult to play, as it had not only sixty-seven strings, but up to 20 strings that the player could pluck with the thumb of his left hand through a hole gouged out at the back of the neck.
Korean food for special occasions
Interesting looking food packaged beautifully was often seen at markets. We presumed it was for special occasions and gifts. This was at Seongdong Market at Gyeongju.
A special occasion
Today is a very special day. Today we have been married for 11 years.
Thank you, my love, for your support, for the memories we share, for the life we live.