Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sixte
noun
sɪks(t)
Definition
A musical interval comprising six diatonic degrees.
Examples
- The interval from C to A is a major sixth.
- In a scale, the sixth degree often carries emotional weight.
- Many songs use sixths to create a sense of tension and resolution.
Meaning
In music theory, a sixte is typically understood as the interval between a given note and another note that is six scale degrees higher. It plays a significant role in the structure and harmony of musical compositions.
Synonyms
- Interval
- Sixth interval
- Musical sixth
