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Template:Infobox saxophone/doc

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This is a convenience template to provide an infobox for the several articles covering the different sizes and types of saxophone. Based on {{Infobox instrument}}, but with several fields using default values, that can be overridden as needed. This allows us to keep 14+ articles in sync, in one place.

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TemplateData for Infobox saxophone

An infobox for articles about musical instruments

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Namename

The name of the instrument

Stringoptional
Imageimage

The file name for an image of the instrument

Fileoptional
Image sizeimage_size

Size of the image

Numberoptional
Image alt textalt

Alt text for the image, for visually impaired and other readers who cannot see the image.

Stringoptional
Captioncaption image_capt

An description of the image

Stringoptional
Namesnames

Alternative names for the instrument

Stringoptional
Classificationclassification

The general classification of the instrument - Idiophone, Membranophone, Chordophone, Aerophone, Electrophone

Stringoptional
Hornbostel-Sachshornbostel_sachs

The Hornbostel-Sachs number of the instrument

Stringoptional
Hornbostel-Sachs Descriptionhornbostel_sachs_desc

The name of the Hornbostel-Sachs subcategory of the instrument

Stringoptional
Inventorsinventors

The inventor(s) of the instrument, if known

Stringoptional
Developeddeveloped

The rough time period (and instrument from which) the instrument was developed (e.g. 'Early 16th century' for the violin, 'Early 18th century from the chalumeau' for the clarinet, etc.)

Stringoptional
Rangerange

The playing range of the instrument (an image is preferred, many are already created, see [[commons:Category:Instrument ranges]]')

Stringoptional
Relatedrelated

Related musical instruments

Stringoptional
Musiciansmusicians

Notable musicians

Stringoptional
Buildersbuilders

Notable music instrument makers

Stringoptional
Articlesarticles

Other articles which may be of interest or more information

Stringoptional

See also

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