Italian sixth

noun

1. (in musical harmony) an augmented sixth chord, characterized by having a major third and an augmented sixth above the root

Example Sentences

Zverev went on to beat the Italian sixth seed 6-4 3-6 6-2 4-6 6-3 in a match lasting almost five hours to set up a quarter-final meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

From BBC

A busy day for the British contingent will be rounded off when 167th-ranked Jan Choinski - another player given a wildcard - takes on Italian sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti.

From BBC

Edmund, who is ranked 582 in the world but was using a protected ranking to enter the event after a series of injuries, lost 6-3 6-2 to Italian sixth seed Jannick Sinner.

From BBC

The Italian sixth seed needed almost an hour and a half to beat her French opponent, with her ability to win points on her first serve key to her progression.

From The Guardian

The ladies' match between Italian sixth seed Francesca Schiavone and Australian Jelena Dokic follows on the show court.

From BBC