"augmented sixth" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: augmented sixths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} augmented sixth (plural augmented sixths)
  1. (music) an interval that is equivalent to a major sixth widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equivalent to a minor seventh. Categories (topical): Music Derived forms: augmented sixth chord
    Sense id: en-augmented_sixth-en-noun-lcXqvwmB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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