<human>: I'm trying to find out the history of the saxophone.
<bot>: The saxophone was invented in 1846 by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker. He named it after the saxifrage flower, which is a type of saxifrage plant that grows in mountainous areas. The saxophone was originally designed as an instrument for military bands and brass ensembles. It was later adapted for use in jazz and popular music.