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fifths <a fifth; fifths> N

fifths
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fifth <a fifth; fifths> N

fifth ADJ (numbers)

fifth N (numbers)

fifth

fifth column POL

fifth wheel

in the fifth place

the fifth column

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The courses are tuned in a succession of perfect fifths, and plucked with a plectrum (pick).
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A filibuster requiring a three-fifths vote to override, and other similar delaying tactics have been used to require higher vote tallies in the past.
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By 1904, 318 trusts including those in railroads, local transit, and banking industry controlled two-fifths of the nation's industrial output.
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As compared with 31-et, 34-et reduces the combined mistuning from the theoretically ideal just thirds, fifths and sixths from 11.9 to 7.9 cents.
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At the time, the college was in debt $18,000 and could not meet more than three-fifths of its current expenses.
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The double bass is the only modern bowed string instrument that is tuned in fourths (like a viol), rather than fifths.
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This became known as quartal harmony for chords based on fourths and quintal harmony for chords based on fifths.
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For example, six of the fifths span seven semitones.
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To sell real property, four-fifths of the supervisors must vote in favor; but in order to renew a lease only a majority is required.
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The oshanas can become flooded and sometimes submerge three-fifths of the region.
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