sopranino
noun
so·pra·ni·no
ˌsō-prə-ˈnē-(ˌ)nō 
ˌsä-
plural sopraninos
: a musical instrument (such as a recorder or saxophone) higher in pitch than the soprano
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The award-winning symphonic band of more than 75 area musicians welcomes renowned saxophone soloist Rob Verdi, whose performance will feature his unique collection of instruments, including a sopranino sax, contrabass sax and an original 1880 sax from Adolphe Sax, the instrument’s creator.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Clarinetist Mark Simpson was especially vivid on sopranino clarinet, playing staccato passages with color and intensity; horn player Stefan Dohr joined Adès in the first movement duet, playing with broad tone and deep expression.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
Clarinetist Mark Simpson was especially vivid on sopranino clarinet, playing staccato passages with color and intensity; horn player Stefan Dohr joined Adès in the first movement duet, playing with broad tone and deep expression.
—Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
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“Sopranino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sopranino. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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